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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.05, 1,657.56 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.05, 1,657.56 and 374.63 is: 561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.05 : 1,657.56 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.05/1,657.56 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.05x = 1,657.56 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.05x = 620,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,963.42/1,105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.93

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