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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.50, 1,664.28 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.50, 1,664.28 and 340 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.50 : 1,664.28 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.50/1,664.28 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.50x = 1,664.28 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.50x = 565,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,855.20/1,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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