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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.04, 1,661.99 and 458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.04, 1,661.99 and 458.76 is: 688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.04 : 1,661.99 = 458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.04/1,661.99 = 458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.04x = 1,661.99 × 458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.04x = 762,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,452.24/1,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.11

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