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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.30, 1,659.62 and 413.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.30, 1,659.62 and 413.21 is: 619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.30 : 1,659.62 = 413.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.30/1,659.62 = 413.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.30x = 1,659.62 × 413.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.30x = 685,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,764.32/1,106.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.87

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