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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.03, 1,531.86 and 612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.03, 1,531.86 and 612.71 is: 845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.03 : 1,531.86 = 612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.03/1,531.86 = 612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.03x = 1,531.86 × 612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.03x = 938,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,585.94/1,110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.55

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