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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.19, 1,531.13 and 831.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.19, 1,531.13 and 831.08 is: 1,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.19 : 1,531.13 = 831.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.19/1,531.13 = 831.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.19x = 1,531.13 × 831.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.19x = 1,272,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,497.43/1,110.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.20

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