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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.58, 1,529.91 and 611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.58, 1,529.91 and 611.28 is: 843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.58 : 1,529.91 = 611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.58/1,529.91 = 611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.58x = 1,529.91 × 611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.58x = 935,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,203.38/1,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.61

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