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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.52, 1,651.20 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.52, 1,651.20 and 370.20 is: 555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.52 : 1,651.20 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.52/1,651.20 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.52x = 1,651.20 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.52x = 611,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,274.24/1,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.44

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