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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.46, 1,660.28 and 1,077.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.46, 1,660.28 and 1,077.74 is: 1,614.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.46 : 1,660.28 = 1,077.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.46/1,660.28 = 1,077.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.46x = 1,660.28 × 1,077.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.46x = 1,789,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,350.17/1,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.27

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