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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.32, 1,530.78 and 611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.32, 1,530.78 and 611.96 is: 844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.32 : 1,530.78 = 611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.32/1,530.78 = 611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.32x = 1,530.78 × 611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.32x = 936,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,776.13/1,109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.46

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