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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.46, 1,664.46 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.46, 1,664.46 and 379.08 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.46 : 1,664.46 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.46/1,664.46 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.46x = 1,664.46 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.46x = 630,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,963.50/1,109.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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