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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.13, 1,655.55 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.13, 1,655.55 and 583.74 is: 876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.13 : 1,655.55 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.13/1,655.55 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.13x = 1,655.55 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.13x = 966,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,410.76/1,103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.06

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