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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.38, 1,655.08 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.38, 1,655.08 and 372.90 is: 559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.38 : 1,655.08 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.38/1,655.08 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.38x = 1,655.08 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.38x = 617,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,179.33/1,103.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.35

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