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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.42, 1,495 and 611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.42, 1,495 and 611.30 is: 843.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.42 : 1,495 = 611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.42/1,495 = 611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.42x = 1,495 × 611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.42x = 913,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,893.50/1,083.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.53

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