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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.13, 1,657.78 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.13, 1,657.78 and 325.26 is: 487.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.13 : 1,657.78 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.13/1,657.78 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.13x = 1,657.78 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.13x = 539,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,208.71/1,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.91

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