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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.82, 1,662.62 and 378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.82, 1,662.62 and 378.10 is: 566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.82 : 1,662.62 = 378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.82/1,662.62 = 378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.82x = 1,662.62 × 378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.82x = 628,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,636.62/1,108.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.94

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