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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.43, 1,531.10 and 637.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.43, 1,531.10 and 637.41 is: 879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.43 : 1,531.10 = 637.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.43/1,531.10 = 637.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.43x = 1,531.10 × 637.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.43x = 975,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,931.91/1,109.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.67

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