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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.90, 1,664.85 and 452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.90, 1,664.85 and 452.06 is: 678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.90 : 1,664.85 = 452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.90/1,664.85 = 452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.90x = 1,664.85 × 452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.90x = 752,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,607.02/1,109.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.08

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