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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.36, 1,494.98 and 611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.36, 1,494.98 and 611.32 is: 843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.36 : 1,494.98 = 611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.36/1,494.98 = 611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.36x = 1,494.98 × 611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.36x = 913,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,911.17/1,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.59

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