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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.92, 1,658.84 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.92, 1,658.84 and 284.24 is: 426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.92 : 1,658.84 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.92/1,658.84 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.92x = 1,658.84 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.92x = 471,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,508.68/1,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.35

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