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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.80, 1,664.08 and 532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.80, 1,664.08 and 532.08 is: 798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.80 : 1,664.08 = 532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.80/1,664.08 = 532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.80x = 1,664.08 × 532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.80x = 885,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,423.69/1,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.54

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