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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.80, 1,664.70 and 563.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.80, 1,664.70 and 563.05 is: 844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.80 : 1,664.70 = 563.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.80/1,664.70 = 563.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.80x = 1,664.70 × 563.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.80x = 937,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,309.34/1,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.58

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