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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.24, 1,658.50 and 412.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.24, 1,658.50 and 412.82 is: 618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.24 : 1,658.50 = 412.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.24/1,658.50 = 412.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.24x = 1,658.50 × 412.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.24x = 684,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,664.69/1,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.91

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