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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.48, 1,657.70 and 643.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.48, 1,657.70 and 643.38 is: 964.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.48 : 1,657.70 = 643.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.48/1,657.70 = 643.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.48x = 1,657.70 × 643.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.48x = 1,066,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,531.03/1,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.77

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