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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.72, 1,664.44 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.72, 1,664.44 and 287.94 is: 431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.72 : 1,664.44 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.72/1,664.44 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.72x = 1,664.44 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.72x = 479,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,258.85/1,109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.87

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