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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.80, 1,656.64 and 754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.80, 1,656.64 and 754.20 is: 1,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.80 : 1,656.64 = 754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.80/1,656.64 = 754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.80x = 1,656.64 × 754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.80x = 1,249,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,437.89/1,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.89

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