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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.40, 1,662.84 and 459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.40, 1,662.84 and 459.60 is: 688.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.40 : 1,662.84 = 459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.40/1,662.84 = 459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.40x = 1,662.84 × 459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.40x = 764,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,241.26/1,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.88

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