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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.52, 1,529.78 and 611.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.52, 1,529.78 and 611.18 is: 843.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.52 : 1,529.78 = 611.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.52/1,529.78 = 611.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.52x = 1,529.78 × 611.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.52x = 934,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,960.24/1,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.43

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