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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.65, 1,655.89 and 555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.65, 1,655.89 and 555.73 is: 833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.65 : 1,655.89 = 555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.65/1,655.89 = 555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.65x = 1,655.89 × 555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.65x = 920,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,222.22/1,103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.80

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