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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.45, 1,658.19 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.45, 1,658.19 and 375.02 is: 562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.45 : 1,658.19 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.45/1,658.19 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.45x = 1,658.19 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.45x = 621,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,854.41/1,105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.54

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