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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.70, 1,663.74 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.70, 1,663.74 and 459.54 is: 688.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.70 : 1,663.74 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.70/1,663.74 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.70x = 1,663.74 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.70x = 764,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,555.08/1,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.97

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