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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.45, 1,663.64 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.45, 1,663.64 and 378.93 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.45 : 1,663.64 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.45/1,663.64 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.45x = 1,663.64 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.45x = 630,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,399.51/1,109.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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