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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.40, 1,530.96 and 612.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.40, 1,530.96 and 612.03 is: 844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.40 : 1,530.96 = 612.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.40/1,530.96 = 612.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.40x = 1,530.96 × 612.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.40x = 936,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,988.28/1,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.59

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