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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.84, 1,664.76 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.84, 1,664.76 and 426.32 is: 639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.84 : 1,664.76 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.84/1,664.76 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.84x = 1,664.76 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.84x = 709,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,720.48/1,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.48

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