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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.75, 1,531.44 and 612.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.75, 1,531.44 and 612.39 is: 845.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.75 : 1,531.44 = 612.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.75/1,531.44 = 612.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.75x = 1,531.44 × 612.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.75x = 937,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,838.54/1,109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.09

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