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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.16, 1,656.54 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.16, 1,656.54 and 374.12 is: 560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.16 : 1,656.54 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.16/1,656.54 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.16x = 1,656.54 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.16x = 619,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,744.74/1,105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.77

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