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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.39, 1,530.98 and 612.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.39, 1,530.98 and 612.05 is: 844.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.39 : 1,530.98 = 612.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.39/1,530.98 = 612.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.39x = 1,530.98 × 612.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.39x = 937,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,025.59/1,109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.64

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