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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.94, 1,531.69 and 612.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.94, 1,531.69 and 612.57 is: 845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.94 : 1,531.69 = 612.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.94/1,531.69 = 612.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.94x = 1,531.69 × 612.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.94x = 938,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,261.22/1,109.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.33

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