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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.24, 1,527.90 and 609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.24, 1,527.90 and 609.78 is: 841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.24 : 1,527.90 = 609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.24/1,527.90 = 609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.24x = 1,527.90 × 609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.24x = 931,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,682.86/1,107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.45

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