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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.51, 1,656.43 and 740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.51, 1,656.43 and 740.40 is: 1,109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.51 : 1,656.43 = 740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.51/1,656.43 = 740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.51x = 1,656.43 × 740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.51x = 1,226,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,420.77/1,105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.37

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