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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.88, 1,663.40 and 459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.88, 1,663.40 and 459.24 is: 688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.88 : 1,663.40 = 459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.88/1,663.40 = 459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.88x = 1,663.40 × 459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.88x = 763,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,899.82/1,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.89

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