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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.54, 1,665.33 and 562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.54, 1,665.33 and 562.10 is: 843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.54 : 1,665.33 = 562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.54/1,665.33 = 562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.54x = 1,665.33 × 562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.54x = 936,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,081.99/1,109.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.67

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