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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.81, 1,665.54 and 417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.81, 1,665.54 and 417.16 is: 626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.81 : 1,665.54 = 417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.81/1,665.54 = 417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.81x = 1,665.54 × 417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.81x = 694,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,788.34/1,109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.05

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