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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108, 1,662.24 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108, 1,662.24 and 450.04 is: 675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108 : 1,662.24 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108/1,662.24 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108x = 1,662.24 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108x = 748,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,074.49/1,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.16

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