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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.10, 1,657.65 and 529.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.10, 1,657.65 and 529.10 is: 793.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.10 : 1,657.65 = 529.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.10/1,657.65 = 529.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.10x = 1,657.65 × 529.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.10x = 877,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,062.62/1,105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.65

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