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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.88, 1,662.24 and 415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.88, 1,662.24 and 415.37 is: 622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.88 : 1,662.24 = 415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.88/1,662.24 = 415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.88x = 1,662.24 × 415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.88x = 690,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,436.32/1,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.65

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