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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.16, 1,663.68 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.16, 1,663.68 and 460.32 is: 690.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.16 : 1,663.68 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.16/1,663.68 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.16x = 1,663.68 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.16x = 765,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,825.18/1,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.46

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