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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.80, 1,662.27 and 718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.80, 1,662.27 and 718.44 is: 1,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.80 : 1,662.27 = 718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.80/1,662.27 = 718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.80x = 1,662.27 × 718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.80x = 1,194,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,241.26/1,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.09

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