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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.11, 1,651.63 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.11, 1,651.63 and 370.67 is: 555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.11 : 1,651.63 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.11/1,651.63 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.11x = 1,651.63 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.11x = 612,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,209.69/1,101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.99

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