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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.74, 1,495.61 and 611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.74, 1,495.61 and 611.82 is: 844.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.74 : 1,495.61 = 611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.74/1,495.61 = 611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.74x = 1,495.61 × 611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.74x = 915,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,041.05/1,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.34

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