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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.90, 1,664.38 and 561.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.90, 1,664.38 and 561.47 is: 842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.90 : 1,664.38 = 561.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.90/1,664.38 = 561.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.90x = 1,664.38 × 561.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.90x = 934,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,488.31/1,108.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.72

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