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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.26, 1,663.73 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.26, 1,663.73 and 287.54 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.26 : 1,663.73 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.26/1,663.73 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.26x = 1,663.73 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.26x = 478,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,388.92/1,109.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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