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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.58, 1,663.38 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.58, 1,663.38 and 459.90 is: 689.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.58 : 1,663.38 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.58/1,663.38 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.58x = 1,663.38 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.58x = 764,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,988.46/1,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.44

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