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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.36, 1,530.89 and 637.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.36, 1,530.89 and 637.25 is: 879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.36 : 1,530.89 = 637.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.36/1,530.89 = 637.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.36x = 1,530.89 × 637.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.36x = 975,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,548.81/1,109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.38

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