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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.74, 1,658.79 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.74, 1,658.79 and 375.24 is: 562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.74 : 1,658.79 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.74/1,658.79 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.74x = 1,658.79 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.74x = 622,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,444.36/1,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.92

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