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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.63, 1,655.49 and 373.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.63, 1,655.49 and 373.21 is: 559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.63 : 1,655.49 = 373.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.63/1,655.49 = 373.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.63x = 1,655.49 × 373.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.63x = 617,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,845.42/1,103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.83

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