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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.19, 1,661.75 and 646.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.19, 1,661.75 and 646.09 is: 968.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.19 : 1,661.75 = 646.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.19/1,661.75 = 646.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.19x = 1,661.75 × 646.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.19x = 1,073,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,632.67/1,108.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.81

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