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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.00, 1,661.99 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.00, 1,661.99 and 286.28 is: 429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.00 : 1,661.99 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.00/1,661.99 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.00x = 1,661.99 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.00x = 475,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,786.90/1,108.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.41

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