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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.36, 1,664.32 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.36, 1,664.32 and 378.96 is: 568.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.36 : 1,664.32 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.36/1,664.32 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.36x = 1,664.32 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.36x = 630,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,710.71/1,109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.54

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