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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.76, 1,660.80 and 900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.76, 1,660.80 and 900.48 is: 1,352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.76 : 1,660.80 = 900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.76/1,660.80 = 900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.76x = 1,660.80 × 900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.76x = 1,495,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,517.18/1,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.48

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