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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.16, 1,531.96 and 637.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.16, 1,531.96 and 637.72 is: 880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.16 : 1,531.96 = 637.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.16/1,531.96 = 637.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.16x = 1,531.96 × 637.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.16x = 976,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,961.53/1,110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.02

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