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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.26, 1,659.48 and 447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.26, 1,659.48 and 447.83 is: 671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.26 : 1,659.48 = 447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.26/1,659.48 = 447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.26x = 1,659.48 × 447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.26x = 743,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,163.38/1,106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.78

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