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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.16, 1,655.04 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.16, 1,655.04 and 373.12 is: 559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.16 : 1,655.04 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.16/1,655.04 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.16x = 1,655.04 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.16x = 617,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,528.52/1,104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.27

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