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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.06, 1,660.40 and 337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.06, 1,660.40 and 337.38 is: 506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.06 : 1,660.40 = 337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.06/1,660.40 = 337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.06x = 1,660.40 × 337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.06x = 560,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,185.75/1,107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.01

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