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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.91, 1,653.09 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.91, 1,653.09 and 371.47 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.91 : 1,653.09 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.91/1,653.09 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.91x = 1,653.09 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.91x = 614,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,073.34/1,101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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