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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.07, 1,657.59 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.07, 1,657.59 and 374.64 is: 561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.07 : 1,657.59 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.07/1,657.59 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.07x = 1,657.59 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.07x = 620,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,999.52/1,105.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.96

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