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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.49, 1,657.16 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.49, 1,657.16 and 374.58 is: 561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.49 : 1,657.16 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.49/1,657.16 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.49x = 1,657.16 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.49x = 620,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,737.12/1,105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.51

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