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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.99, 1,656 and 373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.99, 1,656 and 373.61 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.99 : 1,656 = 373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.99/1,656 = 373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.99x = 1,656 × 373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.99x = 618,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,698.16/1,103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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