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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.60, 1,531.22 and 637.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.60, 1,531.22 and 637.58 is: 879.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.60 : 1,531.22 = 637.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.60/1,531.22 = 637.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.60x = 1,531.22 × 637.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.60x = 976,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,275.25/1,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.84

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