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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.35, 1,662.18 and 784.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.35, 1,662.18 and 784.05 is: 1,174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.35 : 1,662.18 = 784.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.35/1,662.18 = 784.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.35x = 1,662.18 × 784.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.35x = 1,303,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,232.23/1,109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.77

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