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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.94, 1,665.11 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.94, 1,665.11 and 379.72 is: 569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.94 : 1,665.11 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.94/1,665.11 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.94x = 1,665.11 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.94x = 632,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,275.57/1,109.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.65

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