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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.59, 1,661.45 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.59, 1,661.45 and 377.10 is: 565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.59 : 1,661.45 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.59/1,661.45 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.59x = 1,661.45 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.59x = 626,530.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,530.91/1,107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.67

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