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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.84, 1,663.38 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.84, 1,663.38 and 459.92 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.84 : 1,663.38 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.84/1,663.38 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.84x = 1,663.38 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.84x = 765,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,021.73/1,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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