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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.74, 1,661.59 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.74, 1,661.59 and 338.24 is: 507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.74 : 1,661.59 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.74/1,661.59 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.74x = 1,661.59 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.74x = 562,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,016.20/1,107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.35

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