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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.48, 1,658.45 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.48, 1,658.45 and 375.04 is: 562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.48 : 1,658.45 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.48/1,658.45 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.48x = 1,658.45 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.48x = 621,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,981.88/1,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.64

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