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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.29, 1,662.63 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.29, 1,662.63 and 459.48 is: 689.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.29 : 1,662.63 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.29/1,662.63 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.29x = 1,662.63 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.29x = 763,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,945.23/1,108.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.30

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