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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.54, 1,662 and 675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.54, 1,662 and 675.64 is: 1,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.54 : 1,662 = 675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.54/1,662 = 675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.54x = 1,662 × 675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.54x = 1,122,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,913.68/1,108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.97

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