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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.45, 1,656.84 and 363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.45, 1,656.84 and 363.82 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.45 : 1,656.84 = 363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.45/1,656.84 = 363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.45x = 1,656.84 × 363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.45x = 602,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,791.53/1,104.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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