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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.77, 1,655.70 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.77, 1,655.70 and 373.24 is: 559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.77 : 1,655.70 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.77/1,655.70 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.77x = 1,655.70 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.77x = 617,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,973.47/1,103.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.88

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