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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.67, 1,665.45 and 936.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.67, 1,665.45 and 936.20 is: 1,410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.67 : 1,665.45 = 936.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.67/1,665.45 = 936.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.67x = 1,665.45 × 936.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.67x = 1,559,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,194.29/1,105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.18

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