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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.75, 1,655.49 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.75, 1,655.49 and 373.32 is: 559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.75 : 1,655.49 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.75/1,655.49 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.75x = 1,655.49 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.75x = 618,027.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,027.53/1,103.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.94

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