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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106, 1,659.76 and 422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106, 1,659.76 and 422 is: 633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106 : 1,659.76 = 422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106/1,659.76 = 422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106x = 1,659.76 × 422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106x = 700,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,418.72/1,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.29

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