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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.80, 1,662.72 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.80, 1,662.72 and 338.88 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.80 : 1,662.72 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.80/1,662.72 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.80x = 1,662.72 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.80x = 563,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,462.55/1,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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