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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.04, 1,661.96 and 414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.04, 1,661.96 and 414.68 is: 621.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.04 : 1,661.96 = 414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.04/1,661.96 = 414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.04x = 1,661.96 × 414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.04x = 689,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,174.30/1,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.98

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