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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.58, 1,651.11 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.58, 1,651.11 and 370.14 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.58 : 1,651.11 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.58/1,651.11 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.58x = 1,651.11 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.58x = 611,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,141.86/1,100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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