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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.73, 1,655.75 and 373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.73, 1,655.75 and 373.51 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.73 : 1,655.75 = 373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.73/1,655.75 = 373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.73x = 1,655.75 × 373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.73x = 618,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,437.31/1,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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