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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.66, 1,658.36 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.66, 1,658.36 and 283.94 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.66 : 1,658.36 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.66/1,658.36 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.66x = 1,658.36 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.66x = 470,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,865.03/1,105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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