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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.98, 1,654.26 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.98, 1,654.26 and 372.44 is: 558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.98 : 1,654.26 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.98/1,654.26 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.98x = 1,654.26 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.98x = 616,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,112.59/1,102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.59

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