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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.89, 1,658.70 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.89, 1,658.70 and 375.45 is: 563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.89 : 1,658.70 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.89/1,658.70 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.89x = 1,658.70 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.89x = 622,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,758.92/1,105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.13

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