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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.32, 1,530.87 and 611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.32, 1,530.87 and 611.97 is: 844.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.32 : 1,530.87 = 611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.32/1,530.87 = 611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.32x = 1,530.87 × 611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.32x = 936,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,846.51/1,109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.52

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