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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107, 1,660.50 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107, 1,660.50 and 337.50 is: 506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107 : 1,660.50 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107/1,660.50 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107x = 1,660.50 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107x = 560,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,418.75/1,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.25

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