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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.12, 1,657.70 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.12, 1,657.70 and 364.72 is: 547.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.12 : 1,657.70 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.12/1,657.70 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.12x = 1,657.70 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.12x = 604,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,596.34/1,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.09

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