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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.70, 1,663.05 and 590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.70, 1,663.05 and 590.30 is: 885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.70 : 1,663.05 = 590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.70/1,663.05 = 590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.70x = 1,663.05 × 590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.70x = 981,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,698.42/1,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.45

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