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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.51, 1,655.76 and 915.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.51, 1,655.76 and 915.70 is: 1,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.51 : 1,655.76 = 915.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.51/1,655.76 = 915.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.51x = 1,655.76 × 915.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.51x = 1,516,179.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,179.43/1,105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.48

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