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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.69, 1,654.05 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.69, 1,654.05 and 372.24 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.69 : 1,654.05 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.69/1,654.05 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.69x = 1,654.05 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.69x = 615,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,703.57/1,102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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