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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.30, 1,661.15 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.30, 1,661.15 and 337.78 is: 506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.30 : 1,661.15 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.30/1,661.15 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.30x = 1,661.15 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.30x = 561,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,103.25/1,107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.73

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