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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.98, 1,662.17 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.98, 1,662.17 and 377.49 is: 566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.98 : 1,662.17 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.98/1,662.17 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.98x = 1,662.17 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.98x = 627,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,452.55/1,107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.30

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