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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.28, 1,662.70 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.28, 1,662.70 and 414.96 is: 622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.28 : 1,662.70 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.28/1,662.70 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.28x = 1,662.70 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.28x = 689,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,953.99/1,108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.54

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