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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.53, 1,656.93 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.53, 1,656.93 and 373.91 is: 560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.53 : 1,656.93 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.53/1,656.93 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.53x = 1,656.93 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.53x = 619,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,534.41/1,104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.91

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