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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.72, 1,651.32 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.72, 1,651.32 and 370.31 is: 555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.72 : 1,651.32 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.72/1,651.32 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.72x = 1,651.32 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.72x = 611,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,492.05/1,100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.54

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