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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.41, 1,658.13 and 335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.41, 1,658.13 and 335.91 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.41 : 1,658.13 = 335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.41/1,658.13 = 335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.41x = 1,658.13 × 335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.41x = 556,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,982.45/1,105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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