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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.53, 1,658.09 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.53, 1,658.09 and 412.02 is: 617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.53 : 1,658.09 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.53/1,658.09 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.53x = 1,658.09 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.53x = 683,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,164.18/1,105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.95

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