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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.96, 1,664.91 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.96, 1,664.91 and 288.20 is: 432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.96 : 1,664.91 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.96/1,664.91 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.96x = 1,664.91 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.96x = 479,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,827.06/1,109.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.29

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