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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.24, 1,494.81 and 611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.24, 1,494.81 and 611.15 is: 843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.24 : 1,494.81 = 611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.24/1,494.81 = 611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.24x = 1,494.81 × 611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.24x = 913,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,545.66/1,083.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.35

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