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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.60, 1,655.31 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.60, 1,655.31 and 372.98 is: 559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.60 : 1,655.31 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.60/1,655.31 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.60x = 1,655.31 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.60x = 617,397.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,397.52/1,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.44

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