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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.74, 1,661.14 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.74, 1,661.14 and 377.36 is: 565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.74 : 1,661.14 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.74/1,661.14 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.74x = 1,661.14 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.74x = 626,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,838.54/1,107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.87

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