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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.71, 1,661.37 and 414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.71, 1,661.37 and 414.69 is: 621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.71 : 1,661.37 = 414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.71/1,661.37 = 414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.71x = 1,661.37 × 414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.71x = 688,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,953.53/1,107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.96

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