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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.12, 1,657.76 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.12, 1,657.76 and 374.40 is: 561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.12 : 1,657.76 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.12/1,657.76 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.12x = 1,657.76 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.12x = 620,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,665.34/1,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.63

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