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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.02, 1,656.36 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.02, 1,656.36 and 374.34 is: 561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.02 : 1,656.36 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.02/1,656.36 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.02x = 1,656.36 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.02x = 620,041.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,041.80/1,105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.11

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