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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.98, 1,656.09 and 997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.98, 1,656.09 and 997.26 is: 1,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.98 : 1,656.09 = 997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.98/1,656.09 = 997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.98x = 1,656.09 × 997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.98x = 1,651,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,552.31/1,105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.29

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