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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.68, 1,655.90 and 555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.68, 1,655.90 and 555.41 is: 833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.68 : 1,655.90 = 555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.68/1,655.90 = 555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.68x = 1,655.90 × 555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.68x = 919,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,703.42/1,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.31

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