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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.58, 1,660.74 and 620.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.58, 1,660.74 and 620.15 is: 929.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.58 : 1,660.74 = 620.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.58/1,660.74 = 620.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.58x = 1,660.74 × 620.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.58x = 1,029,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,899.61/1,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.03

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