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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.78, 1,665.70 and 562.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.78, 1,665.70 and 562.35 is: 844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.78 : 1,665.70 = 562.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.78/1,665.70 = 562.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.78x = 1,665.70 × 562.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.78x = 936,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,706.40/1,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.05

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