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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.53, 1,652.13 and 371.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.53, 1,652.13 and 371.00 is: 556.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.53 : 1,652.13 = 371.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.53/1,652.13 = 371.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.53x = 1,652.13 × 371.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.53x = 612,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,944.36/1,101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.45

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