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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.02, 1,664.56 and 561.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.02, 1,664.56 and 561.58 is: 842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.02 : 1,664.56 = 561.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.02/1,664.56 = 561.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.02x = 1,664.56 × 561.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.02x = 934,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,783.60/1,109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.89

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