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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105, 1,658.12 and 951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105, 1,658.12 and 951.92 is: 1,428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105 : 1,658.12 = 951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105/1,658.12 = 951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105x = 1,658.12 × 951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105x = 1,578,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,397.59/1,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.41

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