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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.60, 1,660.50 and 414.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.60, 1,660.50 and 414.17 is: 620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.60 : 1,660.50 = 414.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.60/1,660.50 = 414.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.60x = 1,660.50 × 414.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.60x = 687,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,723.78/1,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.91

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