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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.88, 1,661.81 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.88, 1,661.81 and 367.49 is: 551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.88 : 1,661.81 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.88/1,661.81 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.88x = 1,661.81 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.88x = 610,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,700.87/1,107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.24

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