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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.54, 1,655.43 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.54, 1,655.43 and 334.04 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.54 : 1,655.43 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.54/1,655.43 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.54x = 1,655.43 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.54x = 552,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,971.56/1,103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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