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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.74, 1,656.98 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.74, 1,656.98 and 374.22 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.74 : 1,656.98 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.74/1,656.98 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.74x = 1,656.98 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.74x = 620,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,075.06/1,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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