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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.78, 1,664.94 and 460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.78, 1,664.94 and 460.52 is: 690.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.78 : 1,664.94 = 460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.78/1,664.94 = 460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.78x = 1,664.94 × 460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.78x = 766,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,738.17/1,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.89

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