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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.64, 1,661.81 and 559.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.64, 1,661.81 and 559.67 is: 838.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.64 : 1,661.81 = 559.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.64/1,661.81 = 559.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.64x = 1,661.81 × 559.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.64x = 930,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,054.10/1,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.91

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