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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.82, 1,652.11 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.82, 1,652.11 and 371.01 is: 556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.82 : 1,652.11 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.82/1,652.11 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.82x = 1,652.11 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.82x = 612,949.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,949.33/1,101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.31

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