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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.48, 1,529.71 and 611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.48, 1,529.71 and 611.10 is: 843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.48 : 1,529.71 = 611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.48/1,529.71 = 611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.48x = 1,529.71 × 611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.48x = 934,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,805.78/1,108.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.32

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