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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.02, 1,659.26 and 412.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.02, 1,659.26 and 412.73 is: 619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.02 : 1,659.26 = 412.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.02/1,659.26 = 412.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.02x = 1,659.26 × 412.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.02x = 684,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,826.38/1,106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.18

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