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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.93, 1,661.90 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.93, 1,661.90 and 377.49 is: 566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.93 : 1,661.90 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.93/1,661.90 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.93x = 1,661.90 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.93x = 627,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,348.74/1,107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.24

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