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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.03, 1,657.13 and 1,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.03, 1,657.13 and 1,040.76 is: 1,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.03 : 1,657.13 = 1,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.03/1,657.13 = 1,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.03x = 1,657.13 × 1,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.03x = 1,724,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,674.62/1,103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.58

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