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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.62, 1,527.10 and 609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.62, 1,527.10 and 609.26 is: 840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.62 : 1,527.10 = 609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.62/1,527.10 = 609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.62x = 1,527.10 × 609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.62x = 930,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,400.95/1,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.76

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