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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.65, 1,658.37 and 283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.65, 1,658.37 and 283.90 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.65 : 1,658.37 = 283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.65/1,658.37 = 283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.65x = 1,658.37 × 283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.65x = 470,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,811.24/1,105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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