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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.60, 1,662.94 and 459.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.60, 1,662.94 and 459.22 is: 688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.60 : 1,662.94 = 459.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.60/1,662.94 = 459.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.60x = 1,662.94 × 459.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.60x = 763,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,655.31/1,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.85

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