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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.90, 1,658.74 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.90, 1,658.74 and 375.47 is: 563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.90 : 1,658.74 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.90/1,658.74 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.90x = 1,658.74 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.90x = 622,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,796.94/1,105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.16

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