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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.14, 1,663.81 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.14, 1,663.81 and 287.43 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.14 : 1,663.81 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.14/1,663.81 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.14x = 1,663.81 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.14x = 478,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,228.91/1,109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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