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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.38, 1,661.06 and 337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.38, 1,661.06 and 337.88 is: 506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.38 : 1,661.06 = 337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.38/1,661.06 = 337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.38x = 1,661.06 × 337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.38x = 561,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,231.49/1,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.81

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