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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.40, 1,658.10 and 375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.40, 1,658.10 and 375.80 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.40 : 1,658.10 = 375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.40/1,658.10 = 375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.40x = 1,658.10 × 375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.40x = 623,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,113.98/1,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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