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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106, 1,657.58 and 845.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106, 1,657.58 and 845.04 is: 1,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106 : 1,657.58 = 845.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106/1,657.58 = 845.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106x = 1,657.58 × 845.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106x = 1,400,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,721.40/1,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.48

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