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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.89, 1,664.84 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.89, 1,664.84 and 379.68 is: 569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.89 : 1,664.84 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.89/1,664.84 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.89x = 1,664.84 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.89x = 632,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,106.45/1,109.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.52

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