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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.74, 1,653.98 and 372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.74, 1,653.98 and 372.22 is: 558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.74 : 1,653.98 = 372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.74/1,653.98 = 372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.74x = 1,653.98 × 372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.74x = 615,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,644.44/1,102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.29

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