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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.54, 1,661.78 and 377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.54, 1,661.78 and 377.61 is: 566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.54 : 1,661.78 = 377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.54/1,661.78 = 377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.54x = 1,661.78 × 377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.54x = 627,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,504.75/1,108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.06

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