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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.70, 1,655.85 and 527.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.70, 1,655.85 and 527.90 is: 790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.70 : 1,655.85 = 527.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.70/1,655.85 = 527.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.70x = 1,655.85 × 527.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.70x = 874,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,123.22/1,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.56

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