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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.49, 1,652.27 and 582.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.49, 1,652.27 and 582.41 is: 872.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.49 : 1,652.27 = 582.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.49/1,652.27 = 582.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.49x = 1,652.27 × 582.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.49x = 962,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,287.40/1,103.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.04

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