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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.95, 1,654.59 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.95, 1,654.59 and 362.32 is: 543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.95 : 1,654.59 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.95/1,654.59 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.95x = 1,654.59 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.95x = 599,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,483.68/1,102.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.53

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