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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.32, 1,659.44 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.32, 1,659.44 and 336.80 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.32 : 1,659.44 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.32/1,659.44 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.32x = 1,659.44 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.32x = 558,899.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,899.39/1,106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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