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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.18, 1,662.09 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.18, 1,662.09 and 338.50 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.18 : 1,662.09 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.18/1,662.09 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.18x = 1,662.09 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.18x = 562,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,617.47/1,108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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