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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.13, 1,661.36 and 669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.13, 1,661.36 and 669.02 is: 1,002.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.13 : 1,661.36 = 669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.13/1,661.36 = 669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.13x = 1,661.36 × 669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.13x = 1,111,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,471.42/1,109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.11

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