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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.51, 1,655.92 and 373.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.51, 1,655.92 and 373.89 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.51 : 1,655.92 = 373.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.51/1,655.92 = 373.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.51x = 1,655.92 × 373.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.51x = 619,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,131.93/1,104.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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