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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.58, 1,531.08 and 668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.58, 1,531.08 and 668.10 is: 921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.58 : 1,531.08 = 668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.58/1,531.08 = 668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.58x = 1,531.08 × 668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.58x = 1,022,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,914.55/1,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.89

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