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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.14, 1,652.86 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.14, 1,652.86 and 371.54 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.14 : 1,652.86 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.14/1,652.86 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.14x = 1,652.86 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.14x = 614,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,103.60/1,102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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