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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.74, 1,663.20 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.74, 1,663.20 and 459.54 is: 689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.74 : 1,663.20 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.74/1,663.20 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.74x = 1,663.20 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.74x = 764,306.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,306.93/1,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.35

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