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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.80, 1,660.38 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.80, 1,660.38 and 376.14 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.80 : 1,660.38 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.80/1,660.38 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.80x = 1,660.38 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.80x = 624,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,535.33/1,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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