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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.42, 1,659.44 and 376.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.42, 1,659.44 and 376.00 is: 563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.42 : 1,659.44 = 376.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.42/1,659.44 = 376.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.42x = 1,659.44 × 376.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.42x = 623,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,946.23/1,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.94

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