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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.43, 1,664.33 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.43, 1,664.33 and 339.75 is: 509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.43 : 1,664.33 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.43/1,664.33 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.43x = 1,664.33 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.43x = 565,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,454.42/1,109.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.68

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