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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.25, 1,530.90 and 637.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.25, 1,530.90 and 637.29 is: 879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.25 : 1,530.90 = 637.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.25/1,530.90 = 637.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.25x = 1,530.90 × 637.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.25x = 975,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,627.26/1,109.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.54

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