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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.73, 1,664.78 and 532.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.73, 1,664.78 and 532.61 is: 798.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.73 : 1,664.78 = 532.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.73/1,664.78 = 532.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.73x = 1,664.78 × 532.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.73x = 886,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,667.49/1,109.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.99

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