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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.29, 1,659.25 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.29, 1,659.25 and 412.80 is: 619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.29 : 1,659.25 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.29/1,659.25 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.29x = 1,659.25 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.29x = 684,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,938.40/1,106.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.13

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