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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.41, 1,662.60 and 459.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.41, 1,662.60 and 459.17 is: 688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.41 : 1,662.60 = 459.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.41/1,662.60 = 459.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.41x = 1,662.60 × 459.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.41x = 763,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,407.73/1,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.74

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