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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.89, 1,495.73 and 611.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.89, 1,495.73 and 611.78 is: 844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.89 : 1,495.73 = 611.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.89/1,495.73 = 611.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.89x = 1,495.73 × 611.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.89x = 915,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,054.64/1,083.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.24

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