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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.38, 1,661.12 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.38, 1,661.12 and 377.03 is: 565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.38 : 1,661.12 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.38/1,661.12 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.38x = 1,661.12 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.38x = 626,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,292.07/1,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.56

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