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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.58, 1,658.62 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.58, 1,658.62 and 325.56 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.58 : 1,658.62 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.58/1,658.62 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.58x = 1,658.62 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.58x = 539,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,980.33/1,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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