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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.03, 1,655.94 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.03, 1,655.94 and 373.56 is: 560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.03 : 1,655.94 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.03/1,655.94 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.03x = 1,655.94 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.03x = 618,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,582.80/1,104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.30

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