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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.04, 1,658.52 and 592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.04, 1,658.52 and 592.40 is: 889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.04 : 1,658.52 = 592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.04/1,658.52 = 592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.04x = 1,658.52 × 592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.04x = 982,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,507.25/1,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.11

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