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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.40, 1,662.62 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.40, 1,662.62 and 286.62 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.40 : 1,662.62 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.40/1,662.62 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.40x = 1,662.62 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.40x = 476,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,540.14/1,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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