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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.27, 1,655.38 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.27, 1,655.38 and 373.34 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.27 : 1,655.38 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.27/1,655.38 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.27x = 1,655.38 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.27x = 618,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,019.57/1,104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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