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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.60, 1,658.40 and 997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.60, 1,658.40 and 997.60 is: 1,496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.60 : 1,658.40 = 997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.60/1,658.40 = 997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.60x = 1,658.40 × 997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.60x = 1,654,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,419.84/1,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.40

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