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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.95, 1,657.42 and 374.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.95, 1,657.42 and 374.57 is: 561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.95 : 1,657.42 = 374.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.95/1,657.42 = 374.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.95x = 1,657.42 × 374.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.95x = 620,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,819.81/1,104.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.85

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