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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110, 1,531.98 and 644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110, 1,531.98 and 644.52 is: 889.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110 : 1,531.98 = 644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110/1,531.98 = 644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110x = 1,531.98 × 644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110x = 987,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,391.75/1,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.54

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