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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.64, 1,657.28 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.64, 1,657.28 and 374.96 is: 562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.64 : 1,657.28 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.64/1,657.28 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.64x = 1,657.28 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.64x = 621,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,413.71/1,105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.04

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