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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.85, 1,658.98 and 695.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.85, 1,658.98 and 695.49 is: 1,043.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.85 : 1,658.98 = 695.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.85/1,658.98 = 695.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.85x = 1,658.98 × 695.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.85x = 1,153,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,798.65/1,105.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.36

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