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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.19, 1,524.78 and 685.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.19, 1,524.78 and 685.39 is: 945.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.19 : 1,524.78 = 685.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.19/1,524.78 = 685.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.19x = 1,524.78 × 685.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.19x = 1,045,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,062.58/1,105.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.60

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