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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.25, 1,661.21 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.25, 1,661.21 and 376.90 is: 565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.25 : 1,661.21 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.25/1,661.21 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.25x = 1,661.21 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.25x = 626,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,099.86/1,107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.46

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