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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.40, 1,652.10 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.40, 1,652.10 and 370.88 is: 556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.40 : 1,652.10 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.40/1,652.10 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.40x = 1,652.10 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.40x = 612,727.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,727.39/1,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.32

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