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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109, 1,664.22 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109, 1,664.22 and 531.92 is: 798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109 : 1,664.22 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109/1,664.22 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109x = 1,664.22 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109x = 885,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,231.90/1,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.23

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