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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.93, 1,655.04 and 908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.93, 1,655.04 and 908.56 is: 1,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.93 : 1,655.04 = 908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.93/1,655.04 = 908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.93x = 1,655.04 × 908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.93x = 1,503,694.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,694.87/1,105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.67

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