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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.19, 1,656.23 and 873.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.19, 1,656.23 and 873.06 is: 1,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.19 : 1,656.23 = 873.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.19/1,656.23 = 873.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.19x = 1,656.23 × 873.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.19x = 1,445,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,988.16/1,105.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.36

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