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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.02, 1,663.79 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.02, 1,663.79 and 368.88 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.02 : 1,663.79 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.02/1,663.79 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.02x = 1,663.79 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.02x = 613,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,738.86/1,109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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