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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.08, 1,662.63 and 459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.08, 1,662.63 and 459.40 is: 688.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.08 : 1,662.63 = 459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.08/1,662.63 = 459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.08x = 1,662.63 × 459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.08x = 763,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,812.22/1,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.69

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