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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.35, 1,531.02 and 637.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.35, 1,531.02 and 637.29 is: 879.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.35 : 1,531.02 = 637.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.35/1,531.02 = 637.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.35x = 1,531.02 × 637.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.35x = 975,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,703.74/1,109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.53

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