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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.61, 1,531.26 and 612.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.61, 1,531.26 and 612.28 is: 844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.61 : 1,531.26 = 612.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.61/1,531.26 = 612.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.61x = 1,531.26 × 612.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.61x = 937,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,556.81/1,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.94

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