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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.72, 1,661.45 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.72, 1,661.45 and 367.34 is: 550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.72 : 1,661.45 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.72/1,661.45 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.72x = 1,661.45 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.72x = 610,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,308.97/1,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.96

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