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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.17, 1,656.18 and 373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.17, 1,656.18 and 373.73 is: 560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.17 : 1,656.18 = 373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.17/1,656.18 = 373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.17x = 1,656.18 × 373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.17x = 618,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,955.87/1,104.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.56

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