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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.72, 1,656 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.72, 1,656 and 373.80 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.72 : 1,656 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.72/1,656 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.72x = 1,656 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.72x = 619,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,012.80/1,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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