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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.96, 1,530.30 and 611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.96, 1,530.30 and 611.50 is: 843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.96 : 1,530.30 = 611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.96/1,530.30 = 611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.96x = 1,530.30 × 611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.96x = 935,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,778.45/1,108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.83

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