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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.10, 1,661.94 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.10, 1,661.94 and 377.66 is: 566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.10 : 1,661.94 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.10/1,661.94 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.10x = 1,661.94 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.10x = 627,639.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,639.95/1,108.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.41

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