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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.20, 1,659.65 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.20, 1,659.65 and 376.65 is: 564.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.20 : 1,659.65 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.20/1,659.65 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.20x = 1,659.65 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.20x = 625,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,105.29/1,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.58

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