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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.28, 1,659.69 and 412.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.28, 1,659.69 and 412.97 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.28 : 1,659.69 = 412.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.28/1,659.69 = 412.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.28x = 1,659.69 × 412.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.28x = 685,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,393.88/1,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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