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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.13, 1,656.24 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.13, 1,656.24 and 373.78 is: 560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.13 : 1,656.24 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.13/1,656.24 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.13x = 1,656.24 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.13x = 619,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,069.39/1,104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.69

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