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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.25, 1,664.48 and 532.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.25, 1,664.48 and 532.13 is: 798.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.25 : 1,664.48 = 532.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.25/1,664.48 = 532.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.25x = 1,664.48 × 532.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.25x = 885,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,712.75/1,109.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.48

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