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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.55, 1,662.20 and 977.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.55, 1,662.20 and 977.79 is: 1,467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.55 : 1,662.20 = 977.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.55/1,662.20 = 977.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.55x = 1,662.20 × 977.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.55x = 1,625,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,282.54/1,107.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.46

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