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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.80, 1,663.32 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.80, 1,663.32 and 459.44 is: 689.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.80 : 1,663.32 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.80/1,663.32 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.80x = 1,663.32 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.80x = 764,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,195.74/1,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.21

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