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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.80, 1,660.77 and 717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.80, 1,660.77 and 717.44 is: 1,074.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.80 : 1,660.77 = 717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.80/1,660.77 = 717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.80x = 1,660.77 × 717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.80x = 1,191,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,494.52/1,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.58

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