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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.22, 1,660.14 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.22, 1,660.14 and 529.50 is: 794.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.22 : 1,660.14 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.22/1,660.14 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.22x = 1,660.14 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.22x = 879,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,044.13/1,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.64

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