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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.16, 1,657.76 and 899.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.16, 1,657.76 and 899.22 is: 1,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.16 : 1,657.76 = 899.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.16/1,657.76 = 899.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.16x = 1,657.76 × 899.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.16x = 1,490,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,690.95/1,105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.85

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