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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.42, 1,655.34 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.42, 1,655.34 and 363.24 is: 544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.42 : 1,655.34 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.42/1,655.34 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.42x = 1,655.34 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.42x = 601,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,285.70/1,103.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.93

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