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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.51, 1,662.86 and 621.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.51, 1,662.86 and 621.79 is: 932.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.51 : 1,662.86 = 621.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.51/1,662.86 = 621.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.51x = 1,662.86 × 621.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.51x = 1,033,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,946.61/1,108.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.74

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