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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.02, 1,663.23 and 459.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.02, 1,663.23 and 459.21 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.02 : 1,663.23 = 459.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.02/1,663.23 = 459.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.02x = 1,663.23 × 459.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.02x = 763,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,771.85/1,108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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