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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.76, 1,664.48 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.76, 1,664.48 and 340 is: 509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.76 : 1,664.48 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.76/1,664.48 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.76x = 1,664.48 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.76x = 565,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,923.20/1,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.95

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