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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.78, 1,651.14 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.78, 1,651.14 and 370.16 is: 555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.78 : 1,651.14 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.78/1,651.14 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.78x = 1,651.14 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.78x = 611,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,185.98/1,100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.23

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