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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.79, 1,664.67 and 287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.79, 1,664.67 and 287.99 is: 431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.79 : 1,664.67 = 287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.79/1,664.67 = 287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.79x = 1,664.67 × 287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.79x = 479,407.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,407.31/1,109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.98

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