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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.81, 1,656.14 and 583.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.81, 1,656.14 and 583.79 is: 875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.81 : 1,656.14 = 583.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.81/1,656.14 = 583.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.81x = 1,656.14 × 583.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.81x = 966,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,837.97/1,103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.91

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