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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.24, 1,655.08 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.24, 1,655.08 and 372.94 is: 559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.24 : 1,655.08 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.24/1,655.08 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.24x = 1,655.08 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.24x = 617,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,240.47/1,103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.48

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