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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.49, 1,661.22 and 337.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.49, 1,661.22 and 337.99 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.49 : 1,661.22 = 337.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.49/1,661.22 = 337.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.49x = 1,661.22 × 337.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.49x = 561,475.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,475.75/1,107.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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