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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.79, 1,661.49 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.79, 1,661.49 and 414.38 is: 621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.79 : 1,661.49 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.79/1,661.49 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.79x = 1,661.49 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.79x = 688,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,492.38/1,107.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.50

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