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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.60, 1,661.10 and 946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.60, 1,661.10 and 946.60 is: 1,418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.60 : 1,661.10 = 946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.60/1,661.10 = 946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.60x = 1,661.10 × 946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.60x = 1,572,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,397.26/1,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.36

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