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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.68, 1,651.92 and 371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.68, 1,651.92 and 371.06 is: 556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.68 : 1,651.92 = 371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.68/1,651.92 = 371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.68x = 1,651.92 × 371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.68x = 612,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,961.44/1,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.39

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