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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.28, 1,663.52 and 378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.28, 1,663.52 and 378.66 is: 567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.28 : 1,663.52 = 378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.28/1,663.52 = 378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.28x = 1,663.52 × 378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.28x = 629,906.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,906.59/1,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.85

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