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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.15, 1,656.01 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.15, 1,656.01 and 373.53 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.15 : 1,656.01 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.15/1,656.01 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.15x = 1,656.01 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.15x = 618,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,569.42/1,104.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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