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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.84, 1,660.23 and 742.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.84, 1,660.23 and 742.27 is: 1,114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.84 : 1,660.23 = 742.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.84/1,660.23 = 742.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.84x = 1,660.23 × 742.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.84x = 1,232,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,338.92/1,105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.39

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