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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.48, 1,651.17 and 370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.48, 1,651.17 and 370.11 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.48 : 1,651.17 = 370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.48/1,651.17 = 370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.48x = 1,651.17 × 370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.48x = 611,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,114.53/1,100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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