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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.08, 1,524.48 and 685.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.08, 1,524.48 and 685.27 is: 945.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.08 : 1,524.48 = 685.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.08/1,524.48 = 685.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.08x = 1,524.48 × 685.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.08x = 1,044,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,680.41/1,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.34

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