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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.53, 1,658.37 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.53, 1,658.37 and 325.53 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.53 : 1,658.37 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.53/1,658.37 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.53x = 1,658.37 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.53x = 539,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,849.19/1,105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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