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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.38, 1,662.66 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.38, 1,662.66 and 378 is: 567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.38 : 1,662.66 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.38/1,662.66 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.38x = 1,662.66 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.38x = 628,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,485.48/1,108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.03

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