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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.38, 1,659.62 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.38, 1,659.62 and 376.03 is: 564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.38 : 1,659.62 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.38/1,659.62 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.38x = 1,659.62 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.38x = 624,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,065.03/1,106.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.06

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