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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.81, 1,661.72 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.81, 1,661.72 and 286.07 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.81 : 1,661.72 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.81/1,661.72 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.81x = 1,661.72 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.81x = 475,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,358.50/1,107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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