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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.99, 1,656.96 and 617.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.99, 1,656.96 and 617.56 is: 925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.99 : 1,656.96 = 617.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.99/1,656.96 = 617.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.99x = 1,656.96 × 617.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.99x = 1,023,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,272.22/1,105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.21

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