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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.93, 1,661.72 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.93, 1,661.72 and 338.25 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.93 : 1,661.72 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.93/1,661.72 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.93x = 1,661.72 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.93x = 562,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,075.10/1,107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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