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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.33, 1,654.98 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.33, 1,654.98 and 372.90 is: 559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.33 : 1,654.98 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.33/1,654.98 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.33x = 1,654.98 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.33x = 617,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,142.04/1,103.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.34

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