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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.53, 1,662.87 and 938.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.53, 1,662.87 and 938.22 is: 1,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.53 : 1,662.87 = 938.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.53/1,662.87 = 938.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.53x = 1,662.87 × 938.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.53x = 1,560,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,137.89/1,109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.13

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