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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.88, 1,661.41 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.88, 1,661.41 and 367.36 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.88 : 1,661.41 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.88/1,661.41 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.88x = 1,661.41 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.88x = 610,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,325.89/1,107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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