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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.86, 1,663.42 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.86, 1,663.42 and 450.60 is: 675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.86 : 1,663.42 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.86/1,663.42 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.86x = 1,663.42 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.86x = 749,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,537.05/1,108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.95

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