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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.23, 1,532.08 and 612.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.23, 1,532.08 and 612.86 is: 845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.23 : 1,532.08 = 612.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.23/1,532.08 = 612.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.23x = 1,532.08 × 612.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.23x = 938,943.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,943.65/1,110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.72

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