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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.48, 1,651.74 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.48, 1,651.74 and 371.16 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.48 : 1,651.74 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.48/1,651.74 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.48x = 1,651.74 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.48x = 613,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,059.82/1,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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