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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.06, 1,661.28 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.06, 1,661.28 and 377.44 is: 565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.06 : 1,661.28 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.06/1,661.28 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.06x = 1,661.28 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.06x = 627,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,033.52/1,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.88

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