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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108, 1,662.12 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108, 1,662.12 and 377.63 is: 566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108 : 1,662.12 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108/1,662.12 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108x = 1,662.12 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108x = 627,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,666.38/1,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.49

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