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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.20, 1,657.98 and 617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.20, 1,657.98 and 617.20 is: 925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.20 : 1,657.98 = 617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.20/1,657.98 = 617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.20x = 1,657.98 × 617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.20x = 1,023,305.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,305.26/1,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.90

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