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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.76, 1,531.88 and 690.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.76, 1,531.88 and 690.51 is: 953.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.76 : 1,531.88 = 690.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.76/1,531.88 = 690.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.76x = 1,531.88 × 690.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.76x = 1,057,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,778.46/1,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.16

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