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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.17, 1,659.14 and 412.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.17, 1,659.14 and 412.71 is: 619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.17 : 1,659.14 = 412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.17/1,659.14 = 412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.17x = 1,659.14 × 412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.17x = 684,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,743.67/1,106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.02

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