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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.55, 1,661.38 and 414.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.55, 1,661.38 and 414.15 is: 621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.55 : 1,661.38 = 414.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.55/1,661.38 = 414.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.55x = 1,661.38 × 414.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.55x = 688,062.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,062.61/1,107.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.25

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