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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.75, 1,657.33 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.75, 1,657.33 and 374.44 is: 561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.75 : 1,657.33 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.75/1,657.33 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.75x = 1,657.33 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.75x = 620,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,570.65/1,104.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.73

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