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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.07, 1,662.05 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.07, 1,662.05 and 377.66 is: 566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.07 : 1,662.05 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.07/1,662.05 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.07x = 1,662.05 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.07x = 627,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,679.60/1,108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.46

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