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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.52, 1,661.37 and 338.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.52, 1,661.37 and 338.02 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.52 : 1,661.37 = 338.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.52/1,661.37 = 338.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.52x = 1,661.37 × 338.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.52x = 561,576.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,576.29/1,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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