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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.76, 1,651.48 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.76, 1,651.48 and 371.08 is: 556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.76 : 1,651.48 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.76/1,651.48 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.76x = 1,651.48 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.76x = 612,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,831.20/1,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.23

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