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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.39, 1,651.95 and 370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.39, 1,651.95 and 370.95 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.39 : 1,651.95 = 370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.39/1,651.95 = 370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.39x = 1,651.95 × 370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.39x = 612,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,790.85/1,101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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