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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.10, 1,658.74 and 412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.10, 1,658.74 and 412.60 is: 618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.10 : 1,658.74 = 412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.10/1,658.74 = 412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.10x = 1,658.74 × 412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.10x = 684,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,396.12/1,106.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.75

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