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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.15, 1,662.68 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.15, 1,662.68 and 588.04 is: 882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.15 : 1,662.68 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.15/1,662.68 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.15x = 1,662.68 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.15x = 977,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,719.66/1,108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.30

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