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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.23, 1,663.38 and 378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.23, 1,663.38 and 378.86 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.23 : 1,663.38 = 378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.23/1,663.38 = 378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.23x = 1,663.38 × 378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.23x = 630,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,193.73/1,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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