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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.37, 1,529.60 and 611.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.37, 1,529.60 and 611.01 is: 843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.37 : 1,529.60 = 611.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.37/1,529.60 = 611.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.37x = 1,529.60 × 611.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.37x = 934,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,597.84/1,108.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.22

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