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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.52, 1,650.78 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.52, 1,650.78 and 370.08 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.52 : 1,650.78 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.52/1,650.78 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.52x = 1,650.78 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.52x = 610,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,920.66/1,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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