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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.38, 1,664.06 and 287.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.38, 1,664.06 and 287.65 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.38 : 1,664.06 = 287.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.38/1,664.06 = 287.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.38x = 1,664.06 × 287.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.38x = 478,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,665.42/1,109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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