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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.58, 1,661.35 and 377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.58, 1,661.35 and 377.67 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.58 : 1,661.35 = 377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.58/1,661.35 = 377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.58x = 1,661.35 × 377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.58x = 627,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,442.05/1,107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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