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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.38, 1,656.93 and 374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.38, 1,656.93 and 374.71 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.38 : 1,656.93 = 374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.38/1,656.93 = 374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.38x = 1,656.93 × 374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.38x = 620,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,866.37/1,105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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