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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.02, 1,658.98 and 325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.02, 1,658.98 and 325.99 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.02 : 1,658.98 = 325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.02/1,658.98 = 325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.02x = 1,658.98 × 325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.02x = 540,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,809.26/1,106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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