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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.16, 1,660.80 and 696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.16, 1,660.80 and 696.72 is: 1,044.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.16 : 1,660.80 = 696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.16/1,660.80 = 696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.16x = 1,660.80 × 696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.16x = 1,157,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,112.58/1,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.17

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