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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.27, 1,663.89 and 378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.27, 1,663.89 and 378.89 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.27 : 1,663.89 = 378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.27/1,663.89 = 378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.27x = 1,663.89 × 378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.27x = 630,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,422.96/1,109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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