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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.15, 1,662.23 and 377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.15, 1,662.23 and 377.67 is: 566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.15 : 1,662.23 = 377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.15/1,662.23 = 377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.15x = 1,662.23 × 377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.15x = 627,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,774.40/1,108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.51

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