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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.88, 1,659.08 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.88, 1,659.08 and 336.38 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.88 : 1,659.08 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.88/1,659.08 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.88x = 1,659.08 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.88x = 558,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,073.88/1,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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