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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.83, 1,532.12 and 690.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.83, 1,532.12 and 690.32 is: 952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.83 : 1,532.12 = 690.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.83/1,532.12 = 690.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.83x = 1,532.12 × 690.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.83x = 1,057,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,651.36/1,109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.98

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