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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.46, 1,658.28 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.46, 1,658.28 and 375.08 is: 562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.46 : 1,658.28 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.46/1,658.28 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.46x = 1,658.28 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.46x = 621,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,987.66/1,105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.65

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