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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.67, 1,663.44 and 589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.67, 1,663.44 and 589.34 is: 883.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.67 : 1,663.44 = 589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.67/1,663.44 = 589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.67x = 1,663.44 × 589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.67x = 980,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,328.69/1,109.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.44

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