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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.52, 1,658.43 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.52, 1,658.43 and 375.17 is: 562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.52 : 1,658.43 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.52/1,658.43 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.52x = 1,658.43 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.52x = 622,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,184.89/1,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.80

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