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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.52, 1,663.80 and 561.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.52, 1,663.80 and 561.09 is: 842.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.52 : 1,663.80 = 561.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.52/1,663.80 = 561.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.52x = 1,663.80 × 561.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.52x = 933,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,541.54/1,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.16

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