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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.96, 1,663.38 and 339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.96, 1,663.38 and 339.46 is: 509.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.96 : 1,663.38 = 339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.96/1,663.38 = 339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.96x = 1,663.38 × 339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.96x = 564,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,650.97/1,108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.17

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