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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.79, 1,654.47 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.79, 1,654.47 and 372.26 is: 558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.79 : 1,654.47 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.79/1,654.47 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.79x = 1,654.47 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.79x = 615,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,884.73/1,102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.48

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