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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.22, 1,655.05 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.22, 1,655.05 and 373.01 is: 559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.22 : 1,655.05 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.22/1,655.05 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.22x = 1,655.05 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.22x = 617,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,340.99/1,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.58

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