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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.91, 1,655.87 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.91, 1,655.87 and 334.41 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.91 : 1,655.87 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.91/1,655.87 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.91x = 1,655.87 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.91x = 553,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,731.61/1,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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