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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.91, 1,653.45 and 555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.91, 1,653.45 and 555.13 is: 831.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.91 : 1,653.45 = 555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.91/1,653.45 = 555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.91x = 1,653.45 × 555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.91x = 917,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,879.70/1,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.48

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