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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.42, 1,658.76 and 528.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.42, 1,658.76 and 528.34 is: 792.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.42 : 1,658.76 = 528.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.42/1,658.76 = 528.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.42x = 1,658.76 × 528.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.42x = 876,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,389.26/1,105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.81

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