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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.04, 1,659.29 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.04, 1,659.29 and 375.60 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.04 : 1,659.29 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.04/1,659.29 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.04x = 1,659.29 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.04x = 623,227.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,227.45/1,106.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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