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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.32, 1,663.20 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.32, 1,663.20 and 561.12 is: 842.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.32 : 1,663.20 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.32/1,663.20 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.32x = 1,663.20 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.32x = 933,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,254.78/1,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.04

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