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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.73, 1,655.08 and 641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.73, 1,655.08 and 641.64 is: 962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.73 : 1,655.08 = 641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.73/1,655.08 = 641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.73x = 1,655.08 × 641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.73x = 1,061,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,965.53/1,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.16

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