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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.40, 1,662.03 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.40, 1,662.03 and 377.78 is: 566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.40 : 1,662.03 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.40/1,662.03 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.40x = 1,662.03 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.40x = 627,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,873.38/1,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.47

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