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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.81, 1,663.88 and 562.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.81, 1,663.88 and 562.39 is: 843.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.81 : 1,663.88 = 562.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.81/1,663.88 = 562.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.81x = 1,663.88 × 562.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.81x = 935,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,742.50/1,109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.15

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