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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.95, 1,655.92 and 373.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.95, 1,655.92 and 373.57 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.95 : 1,655.92 = 373.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.95/1,655.92 = 373.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.95x = 1,655.92 × 373.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.95x = 618,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,602.03/1,103.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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