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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.14, 1,662.20 and 649.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.14, 1,662.20 and 649.11 is: 973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.14 : 1,662.20 = 649.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.14/1,662.20 = 649.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.14x = 1,662.20 × 649.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.14x = 1,078,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,950.64/1,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.66

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