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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.74, 1,651.26 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.74, 1,651.26 and 370.52 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.74 : 1,651.26 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.74/1,651.26 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.74x = 1,651.26 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.74x = 611,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,832.43/1,100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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