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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.11, 1,656.32 and 373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.11, 1,656.32 and 373.49 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.11 : 1,656.32 = 373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.11/1,656.32 = 373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.11x = 1,656.32 × 373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.11x = 618,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,623.10/1,104.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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