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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.68, 1,658.61 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.68, 1,658.61 and 283.95 is: 425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.68 : 1,658.61 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.68/1,658.61 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.68x = 1,658.61 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.68x = 470,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,955.02/1,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.94

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