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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.33, 1,665.01 and 561.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.33, 1,665.01 and 561.89 is: 843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.33 : 1,665.01 = 561.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.33/1,665.01 = 561.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.33x = 1,665.01 × 561.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.33x = 935,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,552.47/1,109.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.35

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