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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.79, 1,666.95 and 1,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.79, 1,666.95 and 1,072.88 is: 1,611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.79 : 1,666.95 = 1,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.79/1,666.95 = 1,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.79x = 1,666.95 × 1,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.79x = 1,788,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,431.21/1,109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.50

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