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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.72, 1,664.11 and 561.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.72, 1,664.11 and 561.29 is: 842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.72 : 1,664.11 = 561.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.72/1,664.11 = 561.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.72x = 1,664.11 × 561.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.72x = 934,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,048.30/1,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.46

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