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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.04, 1,664.58 and 561.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.04, 1,664.58 and 561.84 is: 843.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.04 : 1,664.58 = 561.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.04/1,664.58 = 561.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.04x = 1,664.58 × 561.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.04x = 935,227.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,227.63/1,109.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.28

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