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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.38, 1,652.08 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.38, 1,652.08 and 370.90 is: 556.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.38 : 1,652.08 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.38/1,652.08 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.38x = 1,652.08 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.38x = 612,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,756.47/1,101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.35

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