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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.34, 1,663.15 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.34, 1,663.15 and 450.08 is: 675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.34 : 1,663.15 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.34/1,663.15 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.34x = 1,663.15 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.34x = 748,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,550.55/1,108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.38

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