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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.70, 1,531.36 and 612.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.70, 1,531.36 and 612.34 is: 845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.70 : 1,531.36 = 612.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.70/1,531.36 = 612.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.70x = 1,531.36 × 612.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.70x = 937,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,703.60/1,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.01

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