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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.86, 1,658.79 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.86, 1,658.79 and 448.04 is: 672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.86 : 1,658.79 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.86/1,658.79 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.86x = 1,658.79 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.86x = 743,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,195.98/1,105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.05

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