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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.44, 1,658.43 and 668.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.44, 1,658.43 and 668.07 is: 999.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.44 : 1,658.43 = 668.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.44/1,658.43 = 668.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.44x = 1,658.43 × 668.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.44x = 1,107,947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,947.33/1,108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.56

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