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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.74, 1,531.71 and 667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.74, 1,531.71 and 667.56 is: 921.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.74 : 1,531.71 = 667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.74/1,531.71 = 667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.74x = 1,531.71 × 667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.74x = 1,022,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,497.33/1,109.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.38

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