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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.81, 1,657.22 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.81, 1,657.22 and 374.90 is: 562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.81 : 1,657.22 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.81/1,657.22 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.81x = 1,657.22 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.81x = 621,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,289.90/1,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.35

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