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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.76, 1,652.16 and 371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.76, 1,652.16 and 371.14 is: 556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.76 : 1,652.16 = 371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.76/1,652.16 = 371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.76x = 1,652.16 × 371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.76x = 613,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,182.66/1,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.55

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