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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.37, 1,662.47 and 378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.37, 1,662.47 and 378.46 is: 567.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.37 : 1,662.47 = 378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.37/1,662.47 = 378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.37x = 1,662.47 × 378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.37x = 629,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,172.78/1,108.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.66

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