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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.79, 1,664.49 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.79, 1,664.49 and 379.26 is: 568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.79 : 1,664.49 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.79/1,664.49 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.79x = 1,664.49 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.79x = 631,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,274.48/1,109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.82

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