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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.08, 1,656.11 and 374.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.08, 1,656.11 and 374.17 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.08 : 1,656.11 = 374.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.08/1,656.11 = 374.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.08x = 1,656.11 × 374.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.08x = 619,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,658.40/1,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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