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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.48, 1,656.36 and 671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.48, 1,656.36 and 671.32 is: 1,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.48 : 1,656.36 = 671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.48/1,656.36 = 671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.48x = 1,656.36 × 671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.48x = 1,111,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,947.60/1,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.85

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