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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.14, 1,527.78 and 609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.14, 1,527.78 and 609.69 is: 841.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.14 : 1,527.78 = 609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.14/1,527.78 = 609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.14x = 1,527.78 × 609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.14x = 931,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,476.77/1,107.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.34

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