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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.97, 1,659.78 and 413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.97, 1,659.78 and 413.06 is: 619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.97 : 1,659.78 = 413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.97/1,659.78 = 413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.97x = 1,659.78 × 413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.97x = 685,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,580.43/1,105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.89

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