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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.69, 1,529.96 and 611.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.69, 1,529.96 and 611.31 is: 843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.69 : 1,529.96 = 611.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.69/1,529.96 = 611.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.69x = 1,529.96 × 611.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.69x = 935,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,279.85/1,108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.59

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