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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.83, 1,662.03 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.83, 1,662.03 and 458.94 is: 687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.83 : 1,662.03 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.83/1,662.03 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.83x = 1,662.03 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.83x = 762,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,772.05/1,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.91

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