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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.74, 1,659.69 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.74, 1,659.69 and 529.02 is: 794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.74 : 1,659.69 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.74/1,659.69 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.74x = 1,659.69 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.74x = 878,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,009.20/1,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.05

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