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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.06, 1,651.77 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.06, 1,651.77 and 370.71 is: 556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.06 : 1,651.77 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.06/1,651.77 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.06x = 1,651.77 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.06x = 612,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,327.66/1,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.13

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