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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.13, 1,655.57 and 687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.13, 1,655.57 and 687.42 is: 1,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.13 : 1,655.57 = 687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.13/1,655.57 = 687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.13x = 1,655.57 × 687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.13x = 1,138,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,068.49/1,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.81

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