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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.49, 1,662.73 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.49, 1,662.73 and 378.27 is: 567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.49 : 1,662.73 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.49/1,662.73 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.49x = 1,662.73 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.49x = 628,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,959.93/1,108.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.41

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