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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.35, 1,529.56 and 611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.35, 1,529.56 and 611.02 is: 843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.35 : 1,529.56 = 611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.35/1,529.56 = 611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.35x = 1,529.56 × 611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.35x = 934,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,591.75/1,108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.23

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