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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.49, 1,655.31 and 885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.49, 1,655.31 and 885.08 is: 1,325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.49 : 1,655.31 = 885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.49/1,655.31 = 885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.49x = 1,655.31 × 885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.49x = 1,465,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,085.91/1,105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.28

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