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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.93, 1,531.37 and 644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.93, 1,531.37 and 644.09 is: 888.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.93 : 1,531.37 = 644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.93/1,531.37 = 644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.93x = 1,531.37 × 644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.93x = 986,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,336.88/1,109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.65

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