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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.43, 1,662.80 and 378.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.43, 1,662.80 and 378.21 is: 567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.43 : 1,662.80 = 378.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.43/1,662.80 = 378.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.43x = 1,662.80 × 378.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.43x = 628,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,885.70/1,108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.37

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