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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.08, 1,662.53 and 645.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.08, 1,662.53 and 645.77 is: 968.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.08 : 1,662.53 = 645.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.08/1,662.53 = 645.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.08x = 1,662.53 × 645.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.08x = 1,073,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,612.93/1,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.89

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