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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.52, 1,657.26 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.52, 1,657.26 and 374.20 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.52 : 1,657.26 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.52/1,657.26 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.52x = 1,657.26 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.52x = 620,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,146.69/1,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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