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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.27, 1,532.76 and 861.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.27, 1,532.76 and 861.03 is: 1,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.27 : 1,532.76 = 861.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.27/1,532.76 = 861.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.27x = 1,532.76 × 861.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.27x = 1,319,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,752.34/1,110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.68

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