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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.84, 1,654.36 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.84, 1,654.36 and 372.46 is: 558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.84 : 1,654.36 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.84/1,654.36 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.84x = 1,654.36 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.84x = 616,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,182.93/1,102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.72

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