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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.04, 1,524.52 and 685.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.04, 1,524.52 and 685.87 is: 946.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.04 : 1,524.52 = 685.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.04/1,524.52 = 685.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.04x = 1,524.52 × 685.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.04x = 1,045,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,619.58/1,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.23

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