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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.62, 1,531.32 and 637.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.62, 1,531.32 and 637.51 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.62 : 1,531.32 = 637.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.62/1,531.32 = 637.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.62x = 1,531.32 × 637.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.62x = 976,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,222.56/1,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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