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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.04, 1,657.84 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.04, 1,657.84 and 374.50 is: 561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.04 : 1,657.84 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.04/1,657.84 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.04x = 1,657.84 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.04x = 620,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,861.08/1,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.84

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