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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.28, 1,662.48 and 531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.28, 1,662.48 and 531.84 is: 797.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.28 : 1,662.48 = 531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.28/1,662.48 = 531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.28x = 1,662.48 × 531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.28x = 884,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,173.36/1,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.07

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