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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.78, 1,658.72 and 375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.78, 1,658.72 and 375.37 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.78 : 1,658.72 = 375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.78/1,658.72 = 375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.78x = 1,658.72 × 375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.78x = 622,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,633.73/1,105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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