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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.27, 1,662.54 and 459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.27, 1,662.54 and 459.46 is: 689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.27 : 1,662.54 = 459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.27/1,662.54 = 459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.27x = 1,662.54 × 459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.27x = 763,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,870.63/1,108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.25

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