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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.40, 1,529.61 and 611.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.40, 1,529.61 and 611.03 is: 843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.40 : 1,529.61 = 611.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.40/1,529.61 = 611.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.40x = 1,529.61 × 611.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.40x = 934,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,637.60/1,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.23

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