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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.58, 1,662.90 and 459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.58, 1,662.90 and 459.36 is: 689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.58 : 1,662.90 = 459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.58/1,662.90 = 459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.58x = 1,662.90 × 459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.58x = 763,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,869.74/1,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.05

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