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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.02, 1,656.99 and 374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.02, 1,656.99 and 374.36 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.02 : 1,656.99 = 374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.02/1,656.99 = 374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.02x = 1,656.99 × 374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.02x = 620,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,302.49/1,105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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