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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.70, 1,663.16 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.70, 1,663.16 and 562.02 is: 842.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.70 : 1,663.16 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.70/1,663.16 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.70x = 1,663.16 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.70x = 934,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,726.37/1,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.32

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