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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.95, 1,665.95 and 562.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.95, 1,665.95 and 562.51 is: 844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.95 : 1,665.95 = 562.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.95/1,665.95 = 562.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.95x = 1,665.95 × 562.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.95x = 937,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,113.53/1,109.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.28

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