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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.58, 1,531.22 and 612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.58, 1,531.22 and 612.22 is: 844.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.58 : 1,531.22 = 612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.58/1,531.22 = 612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.58x = 1,531.22 × 612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.58x = 937,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,443.51/1,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.86

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