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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.62, 1,529.82 and 611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.62, 1,529.82 and 611.28 is: 843.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.62 : 1,529.82 = 611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.62/1,529.82 = 611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.62x = 1,529.82 × 611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.62x = 935,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,148.37/1,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.52

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