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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.73, 1,665.57 and 646.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.73, 1,665.57 and 646.87 is: 970.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.73 : 1,665.57 = 646.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.73/1,665.57 = 646.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.73x = 1,665.57 × 646.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.73x = 1,077,407.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,407.27/1,109.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.87

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