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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.32, 1,660.94 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.32, 1,660.94 and 337.80 is: 506.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.32 : 1,660.94 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.32/1,660.94 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.32x = 1,660.94 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.32x = 561,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,065.53/1,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.69

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