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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.88, 1,527.50 and 609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.88, 1,527.50 and 609.50 is: 841.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.88 : 1,527.50 = 609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.88/1,527.50 = 609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.88x = 1,527.50 × 609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.88x = 931,011.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,011.25/1,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.11

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