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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.99, 1,652.93 and 371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.99, 1,652.93 and 371.57 is: 557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.99 : 1,652.93 = 371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.99/1,652.93 = 371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.99x = 1,652.93 × 371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.99x = 614,169.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,169.08/1,101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.33

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