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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.26, 1,657.35 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.26, 1,657.35 and 411.72 is: 617.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.26 : 1,657.35 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.26/1,657.35 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.26x = 1,657.35 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.26x = 682,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,364.14/1,105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.38

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