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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.12, 1,531.98 and 612.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.12, 1,531.98 and 612.75 is: 845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.12 : 1,531.98 = 612.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.12/1,531.98 = 612.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.12x = 1,531.98 × 612.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.12x = 938,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,720.75/1,110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.60

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