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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.78, 1,664.63 and 416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.78, 1,664.63 and 416.24 is: 624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.78 : 1,664.63 = 416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.78/1,664.63 = 416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.78x = 1,664.63 × 416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.78x = 692,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,881.82/1,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.34

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