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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.28, 1,660.32 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.28, 1,660.32 and 404.16 is: 606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.28 : 1,660.32 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.28/1,660.32 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.28x = 1,660.32 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.28x = 671,034.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,034.93/1,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.02

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