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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.43, 1,656.65 and 374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.43, 1,656.65 and 374.02 is: 561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.43 : 1,656.65 = 374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.43/1,656.65 = 374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.43x = 1,656.65 × 374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.43x = 619,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,620.23/1,104.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.03

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