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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.82, 1,663.71 and 378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.82, 1,663.71 and 378.89 is: 567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.82 : 1,663.71 = 378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.82/1,663.71 = 378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.82x = 1,663.71 × 378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.82x = 630,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,354.76/1,109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.98

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