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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.98, 1,663.40 and 378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.98, 1,663.40 and 378.54 is: 567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.98 : 1,663.40 = 378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.98/1,663.40 = 378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.98x = 1,663.40 × 378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.98x = 629,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,661.54/1,108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.78

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