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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.44, 1,531.12 and 637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.44, 1,531.12 and 637.44 is: 879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.44 : 1,531.12 = 637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.44/1,531.12 = 637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.44x = 1,531.12 × 637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.44x = 975,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,997.13/1,109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.72

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