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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.10, 1,661.78 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.10, 1,661.78 and 367.54 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.10 : 1,661.78 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.10/1,661.78 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.10x = 1,661.78 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.10x = 610,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,770.50/1,108.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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