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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.64, 1,660.78 and 645.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.64, 1,660.78 and 645.45 is: 966.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.64 : 1,660.78 = 645.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.64/1,660.78 = 645.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.64x = 1,660.78 × 645.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.64x = 1,071,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,950.45/1,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.91

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