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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.57, 1,661.29 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.57, 1,661.29 and 377.16 is: 565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.57 : 1,661.29 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.57/1,661.29 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.57x = 1,661.29 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.57x = 626,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,572.14/1,107.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.72

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