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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.42, 1,661.40 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.42, 1,661.40 and 337.92 is: 506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.42 : 1,661.40 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.42/1,661.40 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.42x = 1,661.40 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.42x = 561,420.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,420.29/1,107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.96

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