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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.91, 1,532.79 and 644.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.91, 1,532.79 and 644.89 is: 889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.91 : 1,532.79 = 644.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.91/1,532.79 = 644.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.91x = 1,532.79 × 644.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.91x = 988,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,480.94/1,110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.79

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