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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.34, 1,662.50 and 697.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.34, 1,662.50 and 697.67 is: 1,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.34 : 1,662.50 = 697.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.34/1,662.50 = 697.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.34x = 1,662.50 × 697.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.34x = 1,159,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,869.81/1,108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.50

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