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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.51, 1,494.89 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.51, 1,494.89 and 611.34 is: 843.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.51 : 1,494.89 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.51/1,494.89 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.51x = 1,494.89 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.51x = 913,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,883.00/1,083.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.45

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