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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.68, 1,654.89 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.68, 1,654.89 and 373.24 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.68 : 1,654.89 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.68/1,654.89 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.68x = 1,654.89 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.68x = 617,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,671.14/1,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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