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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.24, 1,656.47 and 373.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.24, 1,656.47 and 373.89 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.24 : 1,656.47 = 373.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.24/1,656.47 = 373.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.24x = 1,656.47 × 373.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.24x = 619,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,337.57/1,104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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