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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.44, 1,658.34 and 374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.44, 1,658.34 and 374.86 is: 562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.44 : 1,658.34 = 374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.44/1,658.34 = 374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.44x = 1,658.34 × 374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.44x = 621,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,645.33/1,105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.35

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