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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.28, 1,659.42 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.28, 1,659.42 and 284.56 is: 426.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.28 : 1,659.42 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.28/1,659.42 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.28x = 1,659.42 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.28x = 472,194.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,194.84/1,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.83

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