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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.28, 1,662.56 and 459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.28, 1,662.56 and 459.47 is: 689.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.28 : 1,662.56 = 459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.28/1,662.56 = 459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.28x = 1,662.56 × 459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.28x = 763,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,896.44/1,108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.26

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