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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.48, 1,652.10 and 582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.48, 1,652.10 and 582.30 is: 871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.48 : 1,652.10 = 582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.48/1,652.10 = 582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.48x = 1,652.10 × 582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.48x = 962,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,017.83/1,103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.80

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