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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.74, 1,664.61 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.74, 1,664.61 and 287.96 is: 431.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.74 : 1,664.61 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.74/1,664.61 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.74x = 1,664.61 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.74x = 479,341.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,341.10/1,109.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.94

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