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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.83, 1,650.97 and 370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.83, 1,650.97 and 370.39 is: 555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.83 : 1,650.97 = 370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.83/1,650.97 = 370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.83x = 1,650.97 × 370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.83x = 611,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,502.78/1,100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.49

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