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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.77, 1,503.67 and 611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.77, 1,503.67 and 611.24 is: 843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.77 : 1,503.67 = 611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.77/1,503.67 = 611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.77x = 1,503.67 × 611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.77x = 919,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,100.19/1,089.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.39

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