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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.57, 1,658.31 and 283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.57, 1,658.31 and 283.85 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.57 : 1,658.31 = 283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.57/1,658.31 = 283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.57x = 1,658.31 × 283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.57x = 470,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,715.44/1,105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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