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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.38, 1,659.46 and 694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.38, 1,659.46 and 694.27 is: 1,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.38 : 1,659.46 = 694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.38/1,659.46 = 694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.38x = 1,659.46 × 694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.38x = 1,152,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,113.29/1,106.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.34

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