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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.32, 1,659.72 and 326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.32, 1,659.72 and 326.38 is: 489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.32 : 1,659.72 = 326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.32/1,659.72 = 326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.32x = 1,659.72 × 326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.32x = 541,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,699.41/1,106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.64

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