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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.81, 1,655.87 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.81, 1,655.87 and 373.13 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.81 : 1,655.87 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.81/1,655.87 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.81x = 1,655.87 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.81x = 617,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,852.91/1,103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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