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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.26, 1,662.38 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.26, 1,662.38 and 424.26 is: 636.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.26 : 1,662.38 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.26/1,662.38 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.26x = 1,662.38 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.26x = 705,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,281.34/1,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.39

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