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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.42, 1,526.95 and 609.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.42, 1,526.95 and 609.15 is: 840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.42 : 1,526.95 = 609.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.42/1,526.95 = 609.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.42x = 1,526.95 × 609.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.42x = 930,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,141.59/1,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.68

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