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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.06, 1,661.74 and 377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.06, 1,661.74 and 377.47 is: 566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.06 : 1,661.74 = 377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.06/1,661.74 = 377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.06x = 1,661.74 × 377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.06x = 627,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,257.00/1,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.09

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