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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.88, 1,650.17 and 370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.88, 1,650.17 and 370.21 is: 554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.88 : 1,650.17 = 370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.88/1,650.17 = 370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.88x = 1,650.17 × 370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.88x = 610,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,900.72/1,100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.92

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