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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.88, 1,655.31 and 617.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.88, 1,655.31 and 617.45 is: 924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.88 : 1,655.31 = 617.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.88/1,655.31 = 617.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.88x = 1,655.31 × 617.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.88x = 1,022,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,071.16/1,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.22

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