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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.91, 1,655.93 and 373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.91, 1,655.93 and 373.99 is: 561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.91 : 1,655.93 = 373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.91/1,655.93 = 373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.91x = 1,655.93 × 373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.91x = 619,301.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,301.26/1,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.01

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