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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.56, 1,661.13 and 377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.56, 1,661.13 and 377.06 is: 565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.56 : 1,661.13 = 377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.56/1,661.13 = 377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.56x = 1,661.13 × 377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.56x = 626,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,345.68/1,107.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.52

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