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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.85, 1,530.78 and 689.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.85, 1,530.78 and 689.73 is: 951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.85 : 1,530.78 = 689.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.85/1,530.78 = 689.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.85x = 1,530.78 × 689.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.85x = 1,055,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,824.89/1,109.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.32

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