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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.06, 1,662.25 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.06, 1,662.25 and 338.46 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.06 : 1,662.25 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.06/1,662.25 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.06x = 1,662.25 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.06x = 562,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,605.14/1,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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