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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.57, 1,663.02 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.57, 1,663.02 and 378.09 is: 567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.57 : 1,663.02 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.57/1,663.02 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.57x = 1,663.02 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.57x = 628,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,771.23/1,108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.19

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