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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.79, 1,531.67 and 667.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.79, 1,531.67 and 667.63 is: 921.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.79 : 1,531.67 = 667.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.79/1,531.67 = 667.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.79x = 1,531.67 × 667.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.79x = 1,022,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,588.84/1,109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.43

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