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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.48, 1,529.74 and 611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.48, 1,529.74 and 611.13 is: 843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.48 : 1,529.74 = 611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.48/1,529.74 = 611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.48x = 1,529.74 × 611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.48x = 934,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,874.21/1,108.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.39

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