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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.37, 1,526.84 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.37, 1,526.84 and 609 is: 840.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.37 : 1,526.84 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.37/1,526.84 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.37x = 1,526.84 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.37x = 929,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,845.56/1,106.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.45

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