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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.36, 1,662.59 and 561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.36, 1,662.59 and 561.25 is: 841.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.36 : 1,662.59 = 561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.36/1,662.59 = 561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.36x = 1,662.59 × 561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.36x = 933,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,120.32/1,109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.13

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