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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.40, 1,661.51 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.40, 1,661.51 and 376.96 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.40 : 1,661.51 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.40/1,661.51 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.40x = 1,661.51 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.40x = 626,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,322.81/1,107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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