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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.38, 1,651.60 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.38, 1,651.60 and 370.76 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.38 : 1,651.60 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.38/1,651.60 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.38x = 1,651.60 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.38x = 612,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,345.36/1,101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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