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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.93, 1,532.42 and 690.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.93, 1,532.42 and 690.74 is: 953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.93 : 1,532.42 = 690.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.93/1,532.42 = 690.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.93x = 1,532.42 × 690.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.93x = 1,058,503.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,503.79/1,109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.67

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