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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.98, 1,531.77 and 612.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.98, 1,531.77 and 612.66 is: 845.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.98 : 1,531.77 = 612.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.98/1,531.77 = 612.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.98x = 1,531.77 × 612.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.98x = 938,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,454.21/1,109.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.47

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