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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.76, 1,661.90 and 338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.76, 1,661.90 and 338.26 is: 507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.76 : 1,661.90 = 338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.76/1,661.90 = 338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.76x = 1,661.90 × 338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.76x = 562,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,154.29/1,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.47

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