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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.50, 1,662.76 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.50, 1,662.76 and 286.76 is: 430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.50 : 1,662.76 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.50/1,662.76 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.50x = 1,662.76 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.50x = 476,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,808.22/1,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.14

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