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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.59, 1,529.87 and 611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.59, 1,529.87 and 611.28 is: 843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.59 : 1,529.87 = 611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.59/1,529.87 = 611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.59x = 1,529.87 × 611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.59x = 935,175.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,175.88/1,108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.57

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