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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.98, 1,661.97 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.98, 1,661.97 and 275.05 is: 412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.98 : 1,661.97 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.98/1,661.97 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.98x = 1,661.97 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.98x = 457,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,121.38/1,107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.57

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