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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.69, 1,663.04 and 378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.69, 1,663.04 and 378.25 is: 567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.69 : 1,663.04 = 378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.69/1,663.04 = 378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.69x = 1,663.04 × 378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.69x = 629,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,044.88/1,108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.38

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