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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.52, 1,495.28 and 611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.52, 1,495.28 and 611.43 is: 843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.52 : 1,495.28 = 611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.52/1,495.28 = 611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.52x = 1,495.28 × 611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.52x = 914,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,259.05/1,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.79

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