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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.08, 1,657.61 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.08, 1,657.61 and 375.17 is: 562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.08 : 1,657.61 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.08/1,657.61 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.08x = 1,657.61 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.08x = 621,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,877.26/1,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.75

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