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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.30, 1,663.73 and 368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.30, 1,663.73 and 368.79 is: 553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.30 : 1,663.73 = 368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.30/1,663.73 = 368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.30x = 1,663.73 × 368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.30x = 613,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,565.14/1,109.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.11

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