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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.66, 1,651.08 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.66, 1,651.08 and 370.04 is: 555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.66 : 1,651.08 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.66/1,651.08 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.66x = 1,651.08 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.66x = 610,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,965.64/1,100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.09

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