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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.22, 1,659.08 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.22, 1,659.08 and 326.06 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.22 : 1,659.08 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.22/1,659.08 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.22x = 1,659.08 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.22x = 540,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,959.62/1,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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