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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.26, 1,663.88 and 425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.26, 1,663.88 and 425.26 is: 637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.26 : 1,663.88 = 425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.26/1,663.88 = 425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.26x = 1,663.88 × 425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.26x = 707,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,581.61/1,109.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.89

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