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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.09, 1,527.78 and 609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.09, 1,527.78 and 609.78 is: 841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.09 : 1,527.78 = 609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.09/1,527.78 = 609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.09x = 1,527.78 × 609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.09x = 931,609.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,609.69/1,107.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.49

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