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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.07, 1,661.02 and 620.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.07, 1,661.02 and 620.05 is: 929.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.07 : 1,661.02 = 620.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.07/1,661.02 = 620.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.07x = 1,661.02 × 620.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.07x = 1,029,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,915.45/1,108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.47

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