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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.20, 1,656.72 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.20, 1,656.72 and 673.20 is: 1,009.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.20 : 1,656.72 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.20/1,656.72 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.20x = 1,656.72 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.20x = 1,115,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,303.90/1,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.14

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