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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109, 1,663.74 and 425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109, 1,663.74 and 425 is: 637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109 : 1,663.74 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109/1,663.74 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109x = 1,663.74 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109x = 707,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,089.50/1,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.59

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