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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.88, 1,663.74 and 589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.88, 1,663.74 and 589.28 is: 884.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.88 : 1,663.74 = 589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.88/1,663.74 = 589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.88x = 1,663.74 × 589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.88x = 980,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,408.71/1,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.14

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