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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.34, 1,662.54 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.34, 1,662.54 and 459.12 is: 688.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.34 : 1,662.54 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.34/1,662.54 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.34x = 1,662.54 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.34x = 763,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,305.36/1,108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.69

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