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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.83, 1,654.23 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.83, 1,654.23 and 372.40 is: 558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.83 : 1,654.23 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.83/1,654.23 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.83x = 1,654.23 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.83x = 616,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,035.25/1,102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.59

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