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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.98, 1,659.17 and 375.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.98, 1,659.17 and 375.49 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.98 : 1,659.17 = 375.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.98/1,659.17 = 375.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.98x = 1,659.17 × 375.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.98x = 623,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,001.74/1,105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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