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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.30, 1,661.09 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.30, 1,661.09 and 377.04 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.30 : 1,661.09 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.30/1,661.09 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.30x = 1,661.09 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.30x = 626,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,295.49/1,107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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