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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.80, 1,658.70 and 1,075.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.80, 1,658.70 and 1,075.08 is: 1,612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.80 : 1,658.70 = 1,075.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.80/1,658.70 = 1,075.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.80x = 1,658.70 × 1,075.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.80x = 1,783,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,235.20/1,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.62

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