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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.60, 1,659.33 and 832.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.60, 1,659.33 and 832.17 is: 1,244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.60 : 1,659.33 = 832.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.60/1,659.33 = 832.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.60x = 1,659.33 × 832.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.60x = 1,380,844.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,844.65/1,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.45

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