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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.37, 1,656.45 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.37, 1,656.45 and 373.95 is: 560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.37 : 1,656.45 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.37/1,656.45 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.37x = 1,656.45 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.37x = 619,427.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,427.61/1,104.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.89

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