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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.50, 1,661.37 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.50, 1,661.37 and 377.13 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.50 : 1,661.37 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.50/1,661.37 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.50x = 1,661.37 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.50x = 626,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,552.47/1,107.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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