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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.56, 1,657.08 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.56, 1,657.08 and 374.12 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.56 : 1,657.08 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.56/1,657.08 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.56x = 1,657.08 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.56x = 619,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,946.77/1,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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