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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.88, 1,531.80 and 667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.88, 1,531.80 and 667.98 is: 921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.88 : 1,531.80 = 667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.88/1,531.80 = 667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.88x = 1,531.80 × 667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.88x = 1,023,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,211.76/1,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.91

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