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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.42, 1,655.04 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.42, 1,655.04 and 333.92 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.42 : 1,655.04 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.42/1,655.04 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.42x = 1,655.04 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.42x = 552,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,650.96/1,103.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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