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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.08, 1,663.98 and 532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.08, 1,663.98 and 532 is: 798.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.08 : 1,663.98 = 532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.08/1,663.98 = 532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.08x = 1,663.98 × 532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.08x = 885,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,237.36/1,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.17

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