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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.74, 1,655.87 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.74, 1,655.87 and 583.47 is: 875.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.74 : 1,655.87 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.74/1,655.87 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.74x = 1,655.87 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.74x = 966,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,147.55/1,103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.34

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