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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.37, 1,658.33 and 412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.37, 1,658.33 and 412.07 is: 618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.37 : 1,658.33 = 412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.37/1,658.33 = 412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.37x = 1,658.33 × 412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.37x = 683,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,345.98/1,105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.21

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