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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.30, 1,658.13 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.30, 1,658.13 and 374.63 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.30 : 1,658.13 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.30/1,658.13 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.30x = 1,658.13 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.30x = 621,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,183.37/1,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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