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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.86, 1,662.44 and 923.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.86, 1,662.44 and 923.61 is: 1,388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.86 : 1,662.44 = 923.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.86/1,662.44 = 923.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.86x = 1,662.44 × 923.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.86x = 1,535,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,441.59/1,105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.46

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