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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.89, 1,661.70 and 377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.89, 1,661.70 and 377.45 is: 566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.89 : 1,661.70 = 377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.89/1,661.70 = 377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.89x = 1,661.70 × 377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.89x = 627,208.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,208.67/1,107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.13

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