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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.61, 1,664.61 and 460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.61, 1,664.61 and 460.38 is: 690.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.61 : 1,664.61 = 460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.61/1,664.61 = 460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.61x = 1,664.61 × 460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.61x = 766,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,353.15/1,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.65

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