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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.43, 1,661.03 and 377.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.43, 1,661.03 and 377.00 is: 565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.43 : 1,661.03 = 377.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.43/1,661.03 = 377.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.43x = 1,661.03 × 377.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.43x = 626,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,200.95/1,107.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.46

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