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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.32, 1,653.11 and 944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.32, 1,653.11 and 944.16 is: 1,408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.32 : 1,653.11 = 944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.32/1,653.11 = 944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.32x = 1,653.11 × 944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.32x = 1,560,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,800.34/1,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.26

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