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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.99, 1,653 and 371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.99, 1,653 and 371.60 is: 557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.99 : 1,653 = 371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.99/1,653 = 371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.99x = 1,653 × 371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.99x = 614,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,258.93/1,101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.41

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