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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.54, 1,658.34 and 592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.54, 1,658.34 and 592.54 is: 888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.54 : 1,658.34 = 592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.54/1,658.34 = 592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.54x = 1,658.34 × 592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.54x = 982,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,632.78/1,105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.83

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