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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.50, 1,660.77 and 717.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.50, 1,660.77 and 717.63 is: 1,075.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.50 : 1,660.77 = 717.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.50/1,660.77 = 717.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.50x = 1,660.77 × 717.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.50x = 1,191,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,818.38/1,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.16

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