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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.14, 1,537.79 and 1,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.14, 1,537.79 and 1,068.10 is: 1,480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.14 : 1,537.79 = 1,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.14/1,537.79 = 1,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.14x = 1,537.79 × 1,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.14x = 1,642,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,513.50/1,109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.89

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