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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.34, 1,657.53 and 411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.34, 1,657.53 and 411.89 is: 617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.34 : 1,657.53 = 411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.34/1,657.53 = 411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.34x = 1,657.53 × 411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.34x = 682,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,711.74/1,105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.65

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