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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.17, 1,659.18 and 375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.17, 1,659.18 and 375.73 is: 563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.17 : 1,659.18 = 375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.17/1,659.18 = 375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.17x = 1,659.18 × 375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.17x = 623,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,395.41/1,106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.56

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