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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.78, 1,657.22 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.78, 1,657.22 and 374.37 is: 561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.78 : 1,657.22 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.78/1,657.22 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.78x = 1,657.22 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.78x = 620,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,405.36/1,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.56

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