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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.88, 1,664.85 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.88, 1,664.85 and 288.14 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.88 : 1,664.85 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.88/1,664.85 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.88x = 1,664.85 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.88x = 479,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,701.55/1,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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