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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.89, 1,531.54 and 612.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.89, 1,531.54 and 612.55 is: 845.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.89 : 1,531.54 = 612.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.89/1,531.54 = 612.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.89x = 1,531.54 × 612.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.89x = 938,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,144.83/1,109.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.26

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