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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.85, 1,658.40 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.85, 1,658.40 and 375.26 is: 562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.85 : 1,658.40 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.85/1,658.40 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.85x = 1,658.40 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.85x = 622,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,327.20/1,105.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.76

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