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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.26, 1,662.41 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.26, 1,662.41 and 377.84 is: 566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.26 : 1,662.41 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.26/1,662.41 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.26x = 1,662.41 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.26x = 628,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,130.10/1,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.77

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