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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.56, 1,657.80 and 618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.56, 1,657.80 and 618.48 is: 927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.56 : 1,657.80 = 618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.56/1,657.80 = 618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.56x = 1,657.80 × 618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.56x = 1,025,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,316.14/1,105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.42

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