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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.37, 1,660.91 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.37, 1,660.91 and 285.62 is: 428.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.37 : 1,660.91 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.37/1,660.91 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.37x = 1,660.91 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.37x = 474,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,389.11/1,107.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.39

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