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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.25, 1,662.24 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.25, 1,662.24 and 286.46 is: 429.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.25 : 1,662.24 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.25/1,662.24 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.25x = 1,662.24 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.25x = 476,159.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,159.19/1,108.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.65

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