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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.53, 1,663.47 and 459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.53, 1,663.47 and 459.18 is: 689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.53 : 1,663.47 = 459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.53/1,663.47 = 459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.53x = 1,663.47 × 459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.53x = 763,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,832.15/1,108.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.05

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