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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.71, 1,657.05 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.71, 1,657.05 and 374.79 is: 562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.71 : 1,657.05 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.71/1,657.05 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.71x = 1,657.05 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.71x = 621,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,050.58/1,104.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.19

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