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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.84, 1,662.66 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.84, 1,662.66 and 339.24 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.84 : 1,662.66 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.84/1,662.66 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.84x = 1,662.66 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.84x = 564,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,040.78/1,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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