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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.88, 1,662.84 and 561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.88, 1,662.84 and 561.32 is: 841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.88 : 1,662.84 = 561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.88/1,662.84 = 561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.88x = 1,662.84 × 561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.88x = 933,385.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,385.35/1,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.74

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