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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.02, 1,661.48 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.02, 1,661.48 and 377.34 is: 565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.02 : 1,661.48 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.02/1,661.48 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.02x = 1,661.48 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.02x = 626,940.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,940.98/1,108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.82

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