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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.08, 1,655.50 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.08, 1,655.50 and 583.64 is: 875.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.08 : 1,655.50 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.08/1,655.50 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.08x = 1,655.50 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.08x = 966,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,216.02/1,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.93

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