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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.71, 1,529.95 and 611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.71, 1,529.95 and 611.25 is: 843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.71 : 1,529.95 = 611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.71/1,529.95 = 611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.71x = 1,529.95 × 611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.71x = 935,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,181.94/1,108.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.49

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