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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.23, 1,657.79 and 671.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.23, 1,657.79 and 671.47 is: 1,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.23 : 1,657.79 = 671.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.23/1,657.79 = 671.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.23x = 1,657.79 × 671.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.23x = 1,113,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,156.25/1,105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.17

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