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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.10, 1,658.44 and 894.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.10, 1,658.44 and 894.54 is: 1,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.10 : 1,658.44 = 894.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.10/1,658.44 = 894.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.10x = 1,658.44 × 894.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.10x = 1,483,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,540.92/1,105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.45

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