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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.72, 1,658.46 and 412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.72, 1,658.46 and 412.24 is: 618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.72 : 1,658.46 = 412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.72/1,658.46 = 412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.72x = 1,658.46 × 412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.72x = 683,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,683.55/1,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.32

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