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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.23, 1,529.34 and 610.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.23, 1,529.34 and 610.86 is: 842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.23 : 1,529.34 = 610.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.23/1,529.34 = 610.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.23x = 1,529.34 × 610.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.23x = 934,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,212.63/1,108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.98

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