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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.61, 1,661.25 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.61, 1,661.25 and 414.18 is: 621.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.61 : 1,661.25 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.61/1,661.25 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.61x = 1,661.25 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.61x = 688,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,058.08/1,107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.21

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