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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.30, 1,651.62 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.30, 1,651.62 and 370.82 is: 556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.30 : 1,651.62 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.30/1,651.62 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.30x = 1,651.62 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.30x = 612,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,453.73/1,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.12

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