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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.42, 1,659.18 and 326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.42, 1,659.18 and 326.21 is: 489.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.42 : 1,659.18 = 326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.42/1,659.18 = 326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.42x = 1,659.18 × 326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.42x = 541,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,241.11/1,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.18

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