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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.43, 1,655.83 and 641.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.43, 1,655.83 and 641.43 is: 962.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.43 : 1,655.83 = 641.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.43/1,655.83 = 641.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.43x = 1,655.83 × 641.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.43x = 1,062,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,089.15/1,103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.53

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