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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.57, 1,653.86 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.57, 1,653.86 and 372.21 is: 558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.57 : 1,653.86 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.57/1,653.86 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.57x = 1,653.86 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.57x = 615,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,583.23/1,102.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.32

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