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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.47, 1,662.56 and 646.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.47, 1,662.56 and 646.47 is: 969.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.47 : 1,662.56 = 646.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.47/1,662.56 = 646.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.47x = 1,662.56 × 646.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.47x = 1,074,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,795.16/1,108.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.62

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