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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.99, 1,657.47 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.99, 1,657.47 and 375.08 is: 562.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.99 : 1,657.47 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.99/1,657.47 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.99x = 1,657.47 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.99x = 621,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,675.56/1,104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.61

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