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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.76, 1,653.97 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.76, 1,653.97 and 362.37 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.76 : 1,653.97 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.76/1,653.97 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.76x = 1,653.97 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.76x = 599,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,355.08/1,102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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