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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.62, 1,651.18 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.62, 1,651.18 and 370.18 is: 555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.62 : 1,651.18 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.62/1,651.18 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.62x = 1,651.18 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.62x = 611,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,233.81/1,100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.35

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