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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.25, 1,659.52 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.25, 1,659.52 and 375.63 is: 563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.25 : 1,659.52 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.25/1,659.52 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.25x = 1,659.52 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.25x = 623,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,365.50/1,106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.49

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