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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.96, 1,663.08 and 459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.96, 1,663.08 and 459.52 is: 689.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.96 : 1,663.08 = 459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.96/1,663.08 = 459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.96x = 1,663.08 × 459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.96x = 764,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,218.52/1,108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.13

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