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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.76, 1,664.34 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.76, 1,664.34 and 379.50 is: 569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.76 : 1,664.34 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.76/1,664.34 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.76x = 1,664.34 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.76x = 631,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,617.03/1,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.15

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