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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.67, 1,525.43 and 685.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.67, 1,525.43 and 685.59 is: 945.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.67 : 1,525.43 = 685.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.67/1,525.43 = 685.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.67x = 1,525.43 × 685.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.67x = 1,045,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,819.55/1,105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.87

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