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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.18, 1,659.34 and 403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.18, 1,659.34 and 403.30 is: 604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.18 : 1,659.34 = 403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.18/1,659.34 = 403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.18x = 1,659.34 × 403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.18x = 669,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,211.82/1,106.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.98

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