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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.84, 1,663.26 and 459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.84, 1,663.26 and 459.60 is: 689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.84 : 1,663.26 = 459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.84/1,663.26 = 459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.84x = 1,663.26 × 459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.84x = 764,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,434.30/1,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.40

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