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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.94, 1,663.50 and 406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.94, 1,663.50 and 406.34 is: 609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.94 : 1,663.50 = 406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.94/1,663.50 = 406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.94x = 1,663.50 × 406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.94x = 675,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,938.27/1,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.54

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