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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.36, 1,658.76 and 741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.36, 1,658.76 and 741.04 is: 1,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.36 : 1,658.76 = 741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.36/1,658.76 = 741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.36x = 1,658.76 × 741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.36x = 1,229,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,207.51/1,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.04

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