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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.04, 1,661.90 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.04, 1,661.90 and 377.68 is: 566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.04 : 1,661.90 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.04/1,661.90 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.04x = 1,661.90 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.04x = 627,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,666.39/1,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.47

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