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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.15, 1,655.57 and 583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.15, 1,655.57 and 583.40 is: 875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.15 : 1,655.57 = 583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.15/1,655.57 = 583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.15x = 1,655.57 × 583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.15x = 965,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,865.14/1,103.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.55

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