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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.52, 1,658.08 and 779.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.52, 1,658.08 and 779.88 is: 1,169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.52 : 1,658.08 = 779.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.52/1,658.08 = 779.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.52x = 1,658.08 × 779.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.52x = 1,293,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,103.43/1,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.68

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