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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.48, 1,662.36 and 675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.48, 1,662.36 and 675.32 is: 1,011.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.48 : 1,662.36 = 675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.48/1,662.36 = 675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.48x = 1,662.36 × 675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.48x = 1,122,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,624.96/1,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.85

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