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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.47, 1,656.95 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.47, 1,656.95 and 374.03 is: 561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.47 : 1,656.95 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.47/1,656.95 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.47x = 1,656.95 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.47x = 619,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,738.85/1,104.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.12

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