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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.31, 1,659.48 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.31, 1,659.48 and 284.60 is: 426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.31 : 1,659.48 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.31/1,659.48 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.31x = 1,659.48 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.31x = 472,279.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,279.71/1,106.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.90

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