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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.65, 1,657.91 and 643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.65, 1,657.91 and 643.52 is: 964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.65 : 1,657.91 = 643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.65/1,657.91 = 643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.65x = 1,657.91 × 643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.65x = 1,066,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,904.00/1,105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.96

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