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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.96, 1,664.88 and 340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.96, 1,664.88 and 340.46 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.96 : 1,664.88 = 340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.96/1,664.88 = 340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.96x = 1,664.88 × 340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.96x = 566,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,825.04/1,109.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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