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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.41, 1,661.43 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.41, 1,661.43 and 414.64 is: 621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.41 : 1,661.43 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.41/1,661.43 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.41x = 1,661.43 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.41x = 688,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,895.34/1,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.52

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