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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.41, 1,657.38 and 618.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.41, 1,657.38 and 618.69 is: 927.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.41 : 1,657.38 = 618.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.41/1,657.38 = 618.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.41x = 1,657.38 × 618.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.41x = 1,025,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,404.43/1,105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.62

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