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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.79, 1,663.56 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.79, 1,663.56 and 697.44 is: 1,046.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.79 : 1,663.56 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.79/1,663.56 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.79x = 1,663.56 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.79x = 1,160,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,229.80/1,108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.40

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