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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.28, 1,654.92 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.28, 1,654.92 and 372.88 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.28 : 1,654.92 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.28/1,654.92 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.28x = 1,654.92 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.28x = 617,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,086.57/1,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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