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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.72, 1,652.73 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.72, 1,652.73 and 371.13 is: 556.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.72 : 1,652.73 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.72/1,652.73 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.72x = 1,652.73 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.72x = 613,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,377.68/1,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.75

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