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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.31, 1,658.25 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.31, 1,658.25 and 374.94 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.31 : 1,658.25 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.31/1,658.25 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.31x = 1,658.25 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.31x = 621,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,744.26/1,105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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