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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.30, 1,660.96 and 376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.30, 1,660.96 and 376.78 is: 565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.30 : 1,660.96 = 376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.30/1,660.96 = 376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.30x = 1,660.96 × 376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.30x = 625,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,816.51/1,107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.17

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