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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.82, 1,495.78 and 611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.82, 1,495.78 and 611.89 is: 844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.82 : 1,495.78 = 611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.82/1,495.78 = 611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.82x = 1,495.78 × 611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.82x = 915,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,252.82/1,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.47

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