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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.57, 1,661.34 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.57, 1,661.34 and 338.07 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.57 : 1,661.34 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.57/1,661.34 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.57x = 1,661.34 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.57x = 561,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,649.21/1,107.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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