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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.60, 1,652.31 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.60, 1,652.31 and 370.98 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.60 : 1,652.31 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.60/1,652.31 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.60x = 1,652.31 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.60x = 612,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,973.96/1,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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