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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.32, 1,656.42 and 873.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.32, 1,656.42 and 873.19 is: 1,308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.32 : 1,656.42 = 873.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.32/1,656.42 = 873.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.32x = 1,656.42 × 873.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.32x = 1,446,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,369.38/1,105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.55

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