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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.16, 1,654.68 and 372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.16, 1,654.68 and 372.73 is: 559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.16 : 1,654.68 = 372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.16/1,654.68 = 372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.16x = 1,654.68 × 372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.16x = 616,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,740.60/1,103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.07

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