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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.08, 1,656.31 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.08, 1,656.31 and 373.66 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.08 : 1,656.31 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.08/1,656.31 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.08x = 1,656.31 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.08x = 618,896.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,896.79/1,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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