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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.66, 1,657.05 and 844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.66, 1,657.05 and 844.70 is: 1,265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.66 : 1,657.05 = 844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.66/1,657.05 = 844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.66x = 1,657.05 × 844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.66x = 1,399,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,710.14/1,105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.95

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