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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.41, 1,655.52 and 583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.41, 1,655.52 and 583.43 is: 875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.41 : 1,655.52 = 583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.41/1,655.52 = 583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.41x = 1,655.52 × 583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.41x = 965,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,877.12/1,103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.36

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