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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.20, 1,662.18 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.20, 1,662.18 and 338.70 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.20 : 1,662.18 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.20/1,662.18 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.20x = 1,662.18 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.20x = 562,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,980.37/1,108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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