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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.16, 1,659.40 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.16, 1,659.40 and 375.92 is: 563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.16 : 1,659.40 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.16/1,659.40 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.16x = 1,659.40 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.16x = 623,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,801.65/1,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.93

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