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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.90, 1,658.75 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.90, 1,658.75 and 284.15 is: 426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.90 : 1,658.75 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.90/1,658.75 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.90x = 1,658.75 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.90x = 471,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,336.54/1,105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.20

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