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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.57, 1,657.13 and 374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.57, 1,657.13 and 374.15 is: 561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.57 : 1,657.13 = 374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.57/1,657.13 = 374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.57x = 1,657.13 × 374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.57x = 620,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,017.46/1,104.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.32

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