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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.34, 1,663.83 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.34, 1,663.83 and 459.90 is: 689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.34 : 1,663.83 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.34/1,663.83 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.34x = 1,663.83 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.34x = 765,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,195.42/1,109.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.78

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