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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.12, 1,654.44 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.12, 1,654.44 and 333.44 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.12 : 1,654.44 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.12/1,654.44 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.12x = 1,654.44 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.12x = 551,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,656.47/1,103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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