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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.17, 1,654.82 and 400.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.17, 1,654.82 and 400.54 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.17 : 1,654.82 = 400.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.17/1,654.82 = 400.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.17x = 1,654.82 × 400.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.17x = 662,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,813.33/1,103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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