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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.21, 1,530.66 and 611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.21, 1,530.66 and 611.84 is: 844.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.21 : 1,530.66 = 611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.21/1,530.66 = 611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.21x = 1,530.66 × 611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.21x = 936,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,516.53/1,109.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.31

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