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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.18, 1,652.03 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.18, 1,652.03 and 370.86 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.18 : 1,652.03 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.18/1,652.03 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.18x = 1,652.03 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.18x = 612,669.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,669.99/1,101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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