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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.45, 1,662.67 and 529.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.45, 1,662.67 and 529.57 is: 794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.45 : 1,662.67 = 529.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.45/1,662.67 = 529.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.45x = 1,662.67 × 529.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.45x = 880,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,500.15/1,108.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.35

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