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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.82, 1,655.70 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.82, 1,655.70 and 373.38 is: 560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.82 : 1,655.70 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.82/1,655.70 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.82x = 1,655.70 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.82x = 618,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,205.27/1,103.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.06

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