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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.96, 1,650.79 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.96, 1,650.79 and 370.34 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.96 : 1,650.79 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.96/1,650.79 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.96x = 1,650.79 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.96x = 611,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,353.57/1,100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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