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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.43, 1,656.75 and 585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.43, 1,656.75 and 585.34 is: 877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.43 : 1,656.75 = 585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.43/1,656.75 = 585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.43x = 1,656.75 × 585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.43x = 969,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,753.76/1,105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.27

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