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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.22, 1,662.21 and 286.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.22, 1,662.21 and 286.43 is: 429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.22 : 1,662.21 = 286.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.22/1,662.21 = 286.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.22x = 1,662.21 × 286.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.22x = 476,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,109.89/1,108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.62

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