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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.94, 1,655.91 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.94, 1,655.91 and 373.52 is: 560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.94 : 1,655.91 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.94/1,655.91 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.94x = 1,655.91 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.94x = 618,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,519.64/1,103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.28

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