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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.80, 1,664.22 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.80, 1,664.22 and 339.88 is: 509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.80 : 1,664.22 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.80/1,664.22 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.80x = 1,664.22 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.80x = 565,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,635.09/1,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.67

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