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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.80, 1,658.69 and 284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.80, 1,658.69 and 284.07 is: 426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.80 : 1,658.69 = 284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.80/1,658.69 = 284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.80x = 1,658.69 × 284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.80x = 471,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,182.65/1,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.10

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