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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.23, 1,663.50 and 378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.23, 1,663.50 and 378.63 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.23 : 1,663.50 = 378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.23/1,663.50 = 378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.23x = 1,663.50 × 378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.23x = 629,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,853.91/1,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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