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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.36, 1,652.13 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.36, 1,652.13 and 370.62 is: 555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.36 : 1,652.13 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.36/1,652.13 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.36x = 1,652.13 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.36x = 612,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,312.42/1,101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.96

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