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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.64, 1,661.44 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.64, 1,661.44 and 338.12 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.64 : 1,661.44 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.64/1,661.44 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.64x = 1,661.44 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.64x = 561,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,766.09/1,107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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