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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.67, 1,662.57 and 720.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.67, 1,662.57 and 720.06 is: 1,078.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.67 : 1,662.57 = 720.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.67/1,662.57 = 720.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.67x = 1,662.57 × 720.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.67x = 1,197,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,150.15/1,109.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.83

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