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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.84, 1,656 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.84, 1,656 and 373.44 is: 560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.84 : 1,656 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.84/1,656 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.84x = 1,656 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.84x = 618,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,416.64/1,103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.24

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