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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.52, 1,658.76 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.52, 1,658.76 and 375.20 is: 562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.52 : 1,658.76 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.52/1,658.76 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.52x = 1,658.76 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.52x = 622,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,366.75/1,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.96

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