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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.11, 1,657.80 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.11, 1,657.80 and 374.49 is: 561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.11 : 1,657.80 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.11/1,657.80 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.11x = 1,657.80 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.11x = 620,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,829.52/1,105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.78

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