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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105, 1,658.22 and 421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105, 1,658.22 and 421 is: 631.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105 : 1,658.22 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105/1,658.22 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105x = 1,658.22 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105x = 698,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,110.62/1,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.77

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