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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.47, 1,529.73 and 611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.47, 1,529.73 and 611.14 is: 843.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.47 : 1,529.73 = 611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.47/1,529.73 = 611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.47x = 1,529.73 × 611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.47x = 934,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,879.19/1,108.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.40

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