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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.04, 1,656.34 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.04, 1,656.34 and 373.50 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.04 : 1,656.34 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.04/1,656.34 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.04x = 1,656.34 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.04x = 618,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,642.99/1,104.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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