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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.34, 1,659.38 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.34, 1,659.38 and 413.12 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.34 : 1,659.38 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.34/1,659.38 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.34x = 1,659.38 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.34x = 685,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,512.70/1,106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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