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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.09, 1,662.78 and 449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.09, 1,662.78 and 449.83 is: 675.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.09 : 1,662.78 = 449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.09/1,662.78 = 449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.09x = 1,662.78 × 449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.09x = 747,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,966.08/1,108.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.00

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