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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.10, 1,531.92 and 612.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.10, 1,531.92 and 612.78 is: 845.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.10 : 1,531.92 = 612.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.10/1,531.92 = 612.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.10x = 1,531.92 × 612.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.10x = 938,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,729.94/1,110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.63

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