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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.69, 1,654.97 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.69, 1,654.97 and 373.04 is: 559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.69 : 1,654.97 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.69/1,654.97 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.69x = 1,654.97 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.69x = 617,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,361.73/1,103.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.36

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