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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.80, 1,658.70 and 738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.80, 1,658.70 and 738.60 is: 1,107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.80 : 1,658.70 = 738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.80/1,658.70 = 738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.80x = 1,658.70 × 738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.80x = 1,225,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,115.82/1,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.90

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