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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.55, 1,664.98 and 416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.55, 1,664.98 and 416.71 is: 625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.55 : 1,664.98 = 416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.55/1,664.98 = 416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.55x = 1,664.98 × 416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.55x = 693,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,813.82/1,109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.31

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