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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.50, 1,531.38 and 644.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.50, 1,531.38 and 644.02 is: 888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.50 : 1,531.38 = 644.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.50/1,531.38 = 644.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.50x = 1,531.38 × 644.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.50x = 986,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,239.35/1,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.90

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