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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.14, 1,662.12 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.14, 1,662.12 and 286.44 is: 429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.14 : 1,662.12 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.14/1,662.12 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.14x = 1,662.12 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.14x = 476,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,097.65/1,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.64

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