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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.93, 1,663.21 and 339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.93, 1,663.21 and 339.25 is: 508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.93 : 1,663.21 = 339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.93/1,663.21 = 339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.93x = 1,663.21 × 339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.93x = 564,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,243.99/1,108.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.82

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