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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.68, 1,658.28 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.68, 1,658.28 and 375.24 is: 562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.68 : 1,658.28 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.68/1,658.28 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.68x = 1,658.28 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.68x = 622,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,252.99/1,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.78

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