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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.99, 1,658.97 and 336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.99, 1,658.97 and 336.49 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.99 : 1,658.97 = 336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.99/1,658.97 = 336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.99x = 1,658.97 × 336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.99x = 558,226.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,226.82/1,105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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