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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.70, 1,651.23 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.70, 1,651.23 and 370.47 is: 555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.70 : 1,651.23 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.70/1,651.23 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.70x = 1,651.23 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.70x = 611,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,731.18/1,100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.77

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