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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.62, 1,656.32 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.62, 1,656.32 and 374.27 is: 561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.62 : 1,656.32 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.62/1,656.32 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.62x = 1,656.32 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.62x = 619,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,900.73/1,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.19

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