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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.99, 1,664.44 and 647.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.99, 1,664.44 and 647.87 is: 971.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.99 : 1,664.44 = 647.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.99/1,664.44 = 647.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.99x = 1,664.44 × 647.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.99x = 1,078,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,330.80/1,109.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.48

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