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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.64, 1,661.16 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.64, 1,661.16 and 376.88 is: 565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.64 : 1,661.16 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.64/1,661.16 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.64x = 1,661.16 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.64x = 626,057.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,057.98/1,107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.22

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