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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.08, 1,661.13 and 458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.08, 1,661.13 and 458.40 is: 687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.08 : 1,661.13 = 458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.08/1,661.13 = 458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.08x = 1,661.13 × 458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.08x = 761,461.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,461.99/1,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.19

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