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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.42, 1,529.59 and 611.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.42, 1,529.59 and 611.05 is: 843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.42 : 1,529.59 = 611.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.42/1,529.59 = 611.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.42x = 1,529.59 × 611.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.42x = 934,652.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,652.91/1,108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.23

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