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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.15, 1,662.45 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.15, 1,662.45 and 377.76 is: 566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.15 : 1,662.45 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.15/1,662.45 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.15x = 1,662.45 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.15x = 628,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,007.11/1,108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.72

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