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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.90, 1,657.35 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.90, 1,657.35 and 374.46 is: 561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.90 : 1,657.35 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.90/1,657.35 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.90x = 1,657.35 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.90x = 620,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,611.28/1,104.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.69

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