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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.18, 1,658 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.18, 1,658 and 374.74 is: 562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.18 : 1,658 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.18/1,658 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.18x = 1,658 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.18x = 621,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,318.92/1,105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.19

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