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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.38, 1,529.85 and 667.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.38, 1,529.85 and 667.23 is: 920.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.38 : 1,529.85 = 667.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.38/1,529.85 = 667.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.38x = 1,529.85 × 667.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.38x = 1,020,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,761.82/1,109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.12

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