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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.58, 1,653.24 and 615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.58, 1,653.24 and 615.14 is: 921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.58 : 1,653.24 = 615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.58/1,653.24 = 615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.58x = 1,653.24 × 615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.58x = 1,016,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,974.05/1,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.52

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