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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.25, 2,104.87 and 363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.25, 2,104.87 and 363.17 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.25 : 2,104.87 = 363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.25/2,104.87 = 363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.25x = 2,104.87 × 363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.25x = 764,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,420.37/1,403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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