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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.46, 1,652.64 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.46, 1,652.64 and 371.66 is: 557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.46 : 1,652.64 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.46/1,652.64 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.46x = 1,652.64 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.46x = 614,220.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,220.18/1,102.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.14

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